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FT53 EKP

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

182,606 mi
Last recorded182,606 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 182,606 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 150,537 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 150,520 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 116,016 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 112,515 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Sep 2016 112,515 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both not working? (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 108,856 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 108,856 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 97,527 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 89,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen o/s/f outside swept area cracked

Fail 14 Jun 2013 89,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen o/s/f outside swept area cracked

Pass 22 Jun 2012 84,155 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light stays on

Pass 18 Jun 2011 79,934 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 73,737 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 68,238 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 68,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 63,206 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 53,204 miles

both front tyres are thinner on inside edges.

fairly large lips on front brake discs.

front brake discs have heavy surface rust.

front brakes 20% imbalance.

offside rear tyre thin on inside edge.

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 EKP is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EKP, 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 EKP is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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