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FV53 KHU

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

172,587 mi
Last recorded172,587 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 KHU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 172,587 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not affecting the view of the road

Fail 2 Aug 2014 172,586 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not affecting the view of the road

Pass 30 Jul 2013 157,092 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 157,092 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 149,294 miles

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

offside rear tyre is below 1.6mm outwith mot prescribed areas... advise to replace.

windscreen damaged outwith mot prescribed areas...

Fail 18 Jul 2012 149,294 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre is below 1.6mm outwith mot prescribed areas... advise to replace.

windscreen damaged outwith mot prescribed areas...

Pass 1 Aug 2011 131,873 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 122,414 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Oil leak

evidence of accident damage to rear of vehicle

rear central brake light not connected

Fail 22 Jul 2010 122,414 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Oil leak

evidence of accident damage to rear of vehicle

rear central brake light not connected

Pass 1 Aug 2009 115,797 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 115,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 100,245 miles

Both rear combination lamp unit contain moisture (condensated).

Engine management warning light on.

Oil leak from sump pan area.

Fail 19 Dec 2007 100,245 miles

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

Both rear combination lamp unit contain moisture (condensated).

Central brake ight inop

Engine management warning light on.

Oil leak from sump pan area.

Pass 5 Jan 2007 75,672 miles

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

rattle noise on idle auxilery drive belt area poss air con compressor

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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FV53 KHU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FV53 KHU, 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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What year was FV53 KHU registered?

FV53 KHU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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