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FT57 BFV

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

160,265 mi
Last recorded160,265 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT57 BFV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 160,265 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 29 Dec 2016 160,265 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2015 139,391 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2015 139,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2015 117,273 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 95,864 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 23 Dec 2013 95,864 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Jan 2013 81,639 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 66,034 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 48,816 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 48,816 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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FT57 BFV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 88,180 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 FT57 BFV, 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 18 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FT57 BFV registered?

FT57 BFV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 4 January 2008.

Is FT57 BFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT57 BFV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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