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FT53 ELC

2004 Toyota Avensis

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

115,860 mi
Last recorded115,860 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT53 ELC
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 115,860 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 110,313 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 104,277 miles

front and rear suspension serves corrosion

underbody general corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2016 98,088 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both inner sills at rear have surface rust

coil spring corroded both front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

underguards fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2015 90,026 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both inner sills and underbody at rear has surface rust.

Pass 31 Jul 2014 84,530 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 78,972 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 74,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Fail 25 Jul 2012 74,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 13 Jul 2011 70,741 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 63,232 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 57,186 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jun 2009 57,185 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jun 2008 31,208 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 43,831 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 ELC is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ELC, 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 ELC is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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