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FV53 SYZ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

196,888 mi
Last recorded196,888 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 196,888 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured Nearside + Offside (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 196,888 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured Nearside + Offside (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 196,655 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear nearside rear wheel arch damage

Pass 28 Jan 2017 184,269 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear damaged

Fail 28 Jan 2017 184,269 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear damaged

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 175,098 miles

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 164,695 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 164,695 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 151,162 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 136,723 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 122,242 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 105,778 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 105,778 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2009 88,048 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front noplate starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Dec 2009 88,048 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front noplate starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Jan 2009 67,425 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 49,299 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 37,955 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 37,955 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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FV53 SYZ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SYZ, 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 SYZ registered?

FV53 SYZ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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