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AJ04 USB

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

179,188 mi
Last recorded179,188 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 USB
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 179,188 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 155,981 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 142,901 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 125,405 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 125,405 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 108,868 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 99,771 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 98,380 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 98,380 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 95,042 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 91,818 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyre's (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 85,285 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 71,923 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 55,640 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 38,337 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 35,642 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 32,441 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 28,517 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 24,181 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 24,181 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 18,738 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 14,999 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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AJ04 USB is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 86,468 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 AJ04 USB, 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 22 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ04 USB registered?

AJ04 USB is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 24 April 2004.

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