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FT08 FGJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

260,928 mi
Last recorded260,928 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 FGJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 260,928 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 21 Aug 2026 260,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2025 251,437 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 251,428 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system into flexy (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2024 239,407 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 239,407 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2023 223,253 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 200,803 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 180,478 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 167,204 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 148,801 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 128,553 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 128,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 106,438 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 85,574 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 62,790 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 40,044 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 39,651 miles

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

front tyres are wearing on edges

rear tyres are cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2013 35,785 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 31,186 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 26,815 miles

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 FGJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FT08 FGJ registered?

FT08 FGJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 July 2008.

Is FT08 FGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT08 FGJ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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