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V253 FPN

2000 Toyota Avensis

Maroon Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

168,955 mi
Last recorded168,955 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Toyota Avensis98,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV253 FPN
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 168,955 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 168,950 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXI HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXI HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe leaking MAIN RUN (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2016 163,411 miles

Rear anti rollbar link/mount bushes

Fail 20 Jul 2016 163,404 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear anti rollbar link/mount bushes

Fail 13 Jul 2016 162,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 156,326 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 156,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 147,427 miles

both front & offside rear tyres........

Pass 20 Jul 2013 139,609 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 130,021 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 122,736 miles

advise rear brake pipes rusty at service limit

Pass 23 Mar 2010 112,864 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 112,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure

Fail 23 Mar 2009 100,843 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 100,843 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 88,271 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 75,527 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 59,691 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 56,739 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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V253 FPN is a 2000 Toyota Avensis in Maroon with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2000 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 98,518 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 V253 FPN, 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 26 years old, this Toyota Avensis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V253 FPN is a 2000 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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