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FT53 ELH

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,653 mi
Last recorded108,653 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 108,653 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 105,802 miles

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

under covers and engine cover fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2019 104,718 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear under vehicle corrosion and components

slight wiper smear

Fail 16 Feb 2019 104,718 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear under vehicle corrosion and components

slight wiper smear

Pass 16 Feb 2018 100,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened getting thin (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under vehicle corroded also components (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 97,373 miles

cuts in both front tire walls, no ply or cords showing

Fail 14 Feb 2017 97,373 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

cuts in both front tire walls, no ply or cords showing

Pass 17 Feb 2016 94,512 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 91,730 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 88,670 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 84,604 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 84,604 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 81,221 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 78,012 miles

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

o/s/f tyre has a small cut on the side wall

Pass 30 Jan 2010 72,960 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 58,976 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 47,638 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 36,158 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 ELH is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 ELH, 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 ELH is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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