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WF58 FHJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

245,353 mi
Last recorded245,353 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF58 FHJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2023 245,353 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel filler pipe retaining bracket/clamp broken/corroded but pipework not insecure

Nearside Front Bumper damaged/slightly insecure but unlikely to cause injury or become detached

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm/swivel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm/swivel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure Fouling NSF driveshaft (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 235,330 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

fuel filler pipe bracket severely corroded but not insecure

Fail 28 Sep 2022 235,329 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

fuel filler pipe bracket severely corroded but not insecure

Pass 17 Sep 2021 223,622 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 214,469 miles

Front Body not fully secure wheel arches. Both sides (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin + bind (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. Short pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle coroded

Fail 2 Oct 2020 214,467 miles

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

Front Body not fully secure wheel arches. Both sides (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin + bind (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. Short pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle coroded

Pass 1 Oct 2019 204,987 miles

All suspension corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 204,985 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

All suspension corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 181,138 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 164,206 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper split

oil leak from engine

rear washer inop

underside of car corroded body/suspension

Fail 8 Sep 2017 164,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front unrepairable puncture

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper split

oil leak from engine

rear washer inop

underside of car corroded body/suspension

Pass 13 Sep 2016 150,780 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clunk from steering on lock to lock check

various suspension corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2015 133,624 miles

slight creaking noise from steering found on lock to lock check

Pass 29 Sep 2014 119,835 miles

all tyres have wear on extreme edges

both handbrake cables outer sheath wearing through on support brackets

slight creaking noise from steering on lock to lock check

Fail 29 Sep 2014 119,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres have wear on extreme edges

both handbrake cables outer sheath wearing through on support brackets

slight creaking noise from steering on lock to lock check

Pass 27 Sep 2013 95,652 miles

front inner brake pads 75% worn, discs lipped

Pass 24 Sep 2012 76,977 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 57,480 miles

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads approx 75-80% worn

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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WF58 FHJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WF58 FHJ, 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 WF58 FHJ registered?

WF58 FHJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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