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FV53 WFZ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

122,852 mi
Last recorded122,852 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 122,852 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 122,781 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 118,281 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 118,281 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 112,525 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 112,495 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 105,730 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 105,730 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 97,546 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 97,546 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 91,205 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 84,641 miles

advise brake inspection brake fluid between min and max

Pass 4 Feb 2010 76,177 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 76,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Jan 2009 69,832 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 69,832 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 64,127 miles

handbrake travel high

offside rear tyre wearing low 3mm

Pass 10 Jan 2007 43,694 miles

near side rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 10 Jan 2007 43,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

near side rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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 WFZ 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 57.9%.

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 WFZ, 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 WFZ registered?

FV53 WFZ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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