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FX58 XGY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

219,709 mi
Last recorded219,709 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX58 XGY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 219,709 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated marked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 219,634 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated marked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2025 209,339 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 191,078 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 179,556 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2024 168,340 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 168,321 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 May 2024 168,312 miles
Fail 6 May 2024 168,311 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 147,888 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 147,875 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2023 136,117 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 124,509 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 124,409 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 124,408 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 120,403 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 120,361 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 115,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 110,334 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 105,723 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 105,723 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 101,363 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 95,759 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 89,340 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 89,340 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 84,802 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 76,393 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 67,357 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 50,587 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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FX58 XGY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 88,180 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 FX58 XGY, 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 18 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FX58 XGY registered?

FX58 XGY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 3 September 2008.

Is FX58 XGY safe to buy?

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