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FV53 UXA

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

164,191 mi
Last recorded164,191 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 164,191 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 145,288 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 145,244 miles

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

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 138,781 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 131,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight play in nearside steering arm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 120,629 miles

belly pan insecure

nearside front tyre close to wear bars

Fail 12 Feb 2014 120,663 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

belly pan insecure

nearside front tyre close to wear bars

Pass 13 Feb 2013 112,469 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 112,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 101,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2011 90,559 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 90,530 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 78,961 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 68,632 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 68,632 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 57,984 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 48,283 miles

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

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

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 UXA is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UXA, 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 UXA registered?

FV53 UXA is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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