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ML08 EWY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,067 mi
Last recorded204,067 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 EWY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 204,067 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 199,626 miles

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 14 Dec 2021 191,593 miles

Front and rear axle corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 191,593 miles

Front and rear axle corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 184,012 miles

Front Axle corroded

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

Rear Inner both sill

Fail 14 Nov 2020 184,012 miles

Front Axle corroded

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

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

Rear Inner both sill

Pass 10 Oct 2019 167,278 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 167,278 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 150,711 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 133,868 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 133,868 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 113,910 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 91,144 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 81,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 81,777 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 62,300 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 9 Dec 2013 62,071 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 11 Dec 2012 59,744 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 53,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre worn uneven on outer tread

offside front tyre worn uneven on inner tread

Fail 5 Apr 2012 53,140 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre worn uneven on outer tread

offside front tyre worn uneven on inner tread

Pass 5 Apr 2011 44,556 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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ML08 EWY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 ML08 EWY, 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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ML08 EWY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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