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MF08 EJD

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,062 mi
Last recorded119,062 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 EJD
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 119,062 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 119,062 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 110,847 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50 17 W (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in the steering

Pass 17 Apr 2019 105,633 miles

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

both rear wheels binding slightly

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 16 Apr 2019 105,631 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear wheels binding slightly

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 May 2018 98,175 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 85,605 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit

Fail 22 Mar 2017 85,576 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 24 Mar 2016 75,803 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 75,803 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 63,964 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 63,964 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 52,327 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 41,800 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 31,272 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 21,884 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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MF08 EJD is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MF08 EJD, 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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MF08 EJD is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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