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MF58 MZG

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

259,007 mi
Last recorded259,007 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF58 MZG
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 259,007 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 253,127 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 248,609 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 248,608 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment excessive travel (3.5.1f)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 239,844 miles

travel on handbrake lever

Pass 2 Aug 2016 237,280 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 234,109 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

travel on hand brake lever

Pass 5 Feb 2015 225,853 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 225,766 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 210,473 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 191,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 162,508 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both handbrake cable outer casings slightly chaffed

spare tyre deflated

Fail 23 Jul 2013 162,450 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 162,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both handbrake cable outer casings slightly chaffed

engine oil level at minimum mark

spare tyre deflated

Pass 18 Jan 2013 139,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jan 2013 139,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2012 124,436 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 124,436 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 102,225 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 99,818 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 99,818 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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MF58 MZG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MF58 MZG, 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 MF58 MZG registered?

MF58 MZG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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