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FX53 SWZ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,773 mi
Last recorded174,773 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 SWZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 174,773 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 171,849 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake just meet minimum requirement.

Pass 19 Jan 2022 167,782 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r hand brake effort low.

Pass 19 Jan 2021 163,758 miles

Both sides inner sill corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 163,758 miles

Both sides inner sill corroded.

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 160,119 miles

n/s/f inner sill corroded.

Fail 16 Jan 2020 160,119 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/f inner sill corroded.

Pass 16 Jan 2019 156,848 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 154,540 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 154,540 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 149,149 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 143,355 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 135,763 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 131,104 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 127,318 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 127,318 miles

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

Nearside Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2012 115,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 115,977 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 105,435 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 105,435 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 94,066 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 79,675 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 65,912 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)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 48,815 miles

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

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

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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FX53 SWZ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FX53 SWZ, 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 FX53 SWZ registered?

FX53 SWZ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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