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AJ04 VBY

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,228 mi
Last recorded182,228 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 VBY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 182,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

off side front tyre cracking

Pass 28 Oct 2013 176,366 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 74,900 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 74,851 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 96,797 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 74,231 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 74,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 VBY is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AJ04 VBY, 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 VBY registered?

AJ04 VBY is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 20 April 2004.

Is AJ04 VBY safe to buy?

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