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AJ04 VCF

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,045 mi
Last recorded139,045 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 VCF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 139,045 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 138,392 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 138,253 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 137,467 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 135,457 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 135,457 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 131,187 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 126,218 miles

Both front tyres heavily worn on inner tread areas.

Chips in windscreen.

Coolant level below minimum.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer tread area.

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Recommend attention soon. (4.1.D.1e)

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 121,139 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

N/S/R inner and O/S/R outer position lamp not working.

O/S door mirror glass slightly insecure.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 114,780 miles

O/S door mirror slightly insecure, damage to o/s of vehicle, sill covers fitted.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear position lamps on rear not working but still has one either side functional.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 3 Aug 2013 114,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S door mirror slightly insecure, damage to o/s of vehicle, sill covers fitted.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear position lamps on rear not working but still has one either side functional.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2012 108,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Some panels on vehicle damaged, o/s/f door hits wing when opened.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 4 Aug 2012 108,461 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

panal damage

Fail 27 Aug 2011 100,635 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 100,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 91,877 miles

rear brake pads worn

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 3 Jul 2010 91,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake pads worn

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 7 Jul 2009 85,159 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 85,159 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 76,931 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 76,931 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 68,754 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 68,750 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2006 61,623 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 VCF is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VCF, 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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AJ04 VCF is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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