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FT57 EBX

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,753 mi
Last recorded168,753 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT57 EBX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 168,753 miles

advise oil leak

advise rear discs /condition

Pass 25 Jun 2018 158,938 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 158,933 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 147,180 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt And Offside Rear ()

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Fronts On 3mm (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded Both Rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 134,316 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened child seat (5.2.2a)

nearside rear and offside rear have child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Fail 22 Aug 2016 134,316 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened child seat (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear and offside rear have child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Pass 13 Aug 2015 124,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Aug 2015 124,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2014 115,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 97,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2013 97,819 miles

Oil leak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 79,053 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 EBX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EBX, 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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FT57 EBX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 4 February 2008.

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