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MM04 ZZM

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

151,870 mi
Last recorded151,870 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM04 ZZM
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 151,870 miles

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

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

surface rust

Pass 23 Apr 2025 143,681 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis and innersills showing corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 132,734 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front and rear suspension components corroded.

Fail 26 Apr 2024 132,734 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front and rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 28 Apr 2023 123,868 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension components corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security innersills and chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 123,868 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension components corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security innersills and chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 115,490 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2022 115,484 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 108,138 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 108,138 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 103,055 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 95,625 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 80,469 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and nearside front (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 77,696 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 66,170 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2016 66,170 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 57,195 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 49,245 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 41,480 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 33,554 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 25,393 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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MM04 ZZM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MM04 ZZM, 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 MM04 ZZM registered?

MM04 ZZM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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