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MU53 TAK

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests37 (32 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate86.5%

Mileage

209,154 mi
Last recorded209,154 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU53 TAK
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

32 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 209,154 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 209,154 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2026 109,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 207,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 207,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 97,971 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 203,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 89,199 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 201,135 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 81,557 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 197,535 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 73,306 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 195,696 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2021 195,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 62,714 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 194,529 miles

Coolant level low

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 25 Jun 2020 194,529 miles

Coolant level low

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Nov 2019 190,029 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 58,729 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 180,601 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 171,623 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 57,123 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 157,505 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 150,040 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 55,496 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 134,588 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 52,967 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 114,520 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 48,018 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 98,693 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 96,398 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 44,948 miles

n/s/f wiper blade smearing

Fail 14 Oct 2014 44,948 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f wiper blade smearing

Pass 27 Jan 2014 74,183 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 37,914 miles

front tyres worn inner and outer edges

Pass 19 Oct 2012 33,122 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 25,872 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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MU53 TAK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.5%.

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 MU53 TAK, 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 MU53 TAK registered?

MU53 TAK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 10 November 2008.

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