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FT08 CXX

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,634 mi
Last recorded200,634 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 CXX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 200,634 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 194,114 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 188,636 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake cables outer sheaths worn at securing points on axle (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Obvious uneven wear, possible tracking issue or component wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 188,627 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.0m-1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake cables outer sheaths worn at securing points on axle (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Obvious uneven wear, possible tracking issue or component wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 182,970 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 178,020 miles

Coolant level low.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil level low showing at the low mark.

Fail 20 Jun 2022 178,010 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant level low.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil level low showing at the low mark.

Pass 22 Jun 2021 173,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 170,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

oil level low

Fail 12 Jun 2020 170,444 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

oil level low

Pass 17 Jun 2019 163,012 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 163,012 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 153,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 153,823 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 145,254 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 145,254 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 133,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chips (8.3.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 121,328 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 107,706 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 91,135 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 91,135 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Jun 2012 73,781 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 56,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 56,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Toyota Avensis?

Based on 3,497,866 MOT tests across 274,257 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
7,477
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
274,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 106,316
position lamp(s) not working 82,254
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 59,558
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49,676
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,472
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FT08 CXX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 88,180 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Avensis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 106,316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FT08 CXX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Avensis typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FT08 CXX registered?

FT08 CXX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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