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FT53 BVV

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,226 mi
Last recorded151,226 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT53 BVV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 151,226 miles

Corrosion in various underneath but not mot applicable.

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 151,225 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Corrosion in various underneath but not mot applicable.

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 151,210 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring broken Both sides (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Bonnet catch slight

Ecu light on

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Various (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 138,438 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 124,976 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 124,976 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 111,222 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 97,589 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 86,496 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2011 74,004 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 61,022 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2009 47,612 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 47,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 31,935 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 22,429 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)

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 BVV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FT53 BVV, 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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FT53 BVV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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