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FT53 BVJ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

167,784 mi
Last recorded167,784 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT53 BVJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 167,784 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 163,721 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 160,330 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 156,756 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 154,186 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

engine management light on.

Pass 16 Mar 2019 148,436 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 148,436 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 143,641 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 137,084 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 137,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 131,108 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 125,480 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 122,137 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 120,270 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 117,939 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 110,455 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 110,455 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 101,243 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 91,091 miles

front Wiper blades needed soon

Pass 30 Mar 2008 87,047 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 83,648 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 83,648 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hand brake travel sight high

oil on gearbox

rear pads low

some body damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2007 55,821 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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FT53 BVJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 86,468 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 FT53 BVJ, 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 22 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FT53 BVJ registered?

FT53 BVJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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