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RFZ 1178

2013 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,344 mi
Last recorded127,344 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Toyota Avensis81,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFZ 1178
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 127,344 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 127,343 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

slight leak from filler neck

Pass 6 Mar 2024 115,979 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel tank filler pipes /breathers showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2023 101,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 96,461 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 81,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc corroded on inner and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc corroded on inner and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 64,639 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 64,639 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 50,994 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 33,684 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 31,498 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 24,860 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 24,860 miles

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

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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RFZ 1178 is a 2013 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 81,373 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 RFZ 1178, 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 13 years old, this Toyota Avensis is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RFZ 1178 registered?

RFZ 1178 is a 2013 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 November 2013.

Is RFZ 1178 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFZ 1178 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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