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MJ08 USW

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,166 mi
Last recorded90,166 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 USW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 90,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 88,620 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 88,620 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 87,423 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 87,423 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 86,449 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 85,537 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 84,779 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 82,266 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 73,767 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 73,767 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 66,993 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 61,494 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance wing mirror (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 61,494 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance wing mirror (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 54,135 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 54,135 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2014 45,497 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 37,428 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 29,472 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 23,118 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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MJ08 USW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MJ08 USW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ08 USW registered?

MJ08 USW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is MJ08 USW safe to buy?

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