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MF18 XCW

2018 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

273,827 mi
Last recorded273,827 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2018 Toyota Avensis60,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF18 XCW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 273,827 miles

both rear track control arms have slight play in a pin / bush / ball joint

Fail 7 Mar 2025 273,820 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

both rear track control arms have slight play in a pin / bush / ball joint

both rear tyres close to legal limit and have excessive shoulder wear

front brake pads wearing thin

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 4 Mar 2024 263,510 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 204,657 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 204,657 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 145,548 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 81,664 miles

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

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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MF18 XCW is a 2018 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 60,987 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 MF18 XCW, 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 8 years old, this Toyota Avensis is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MF18 XCW registered?

MF18 XCW is a 2018 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 March 2018.

Is MF18 XCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF18 XCW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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