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MF58 TGZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

217,316 mi
Last recorded217,316 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF58 TGZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 217,316 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 217,316 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 202,619 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all including subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 202,583 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Engine covers fitted

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

Undercarriage and suspension components very rusty

Pass 15 Oct 2021 202,217 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Undercarriage and suspension components rusty

Pass 9 Oct 2020 201,828 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Suspension components heavily rusted

Pass 26 Sep 2019 201,627 miles

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

engine covers fitted

suspension components very rusty

Fail 26 Sep 2019 201,627 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

engine covers fitted

suspension components very rusty

Pass 11 Sep 2018 201,380 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 201,132 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 192,140 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 174,283 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 158,125 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Reverse light inoperative

Fail 26 Aug 2014 158,125 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Reverse light inoperative

Pass 28 Aug 2013 135,355 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 135,354 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 111,478 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 78,711 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2011 78,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 50,497 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 22,782 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 TGZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MF58 TGZ, 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 TGZ registered?

MF58 TGZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 24 September 2008.

Is MF58 TGZ safe to buy?

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