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AJ04 VCL

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

160,678 mi
Last recorded160,678 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 VCL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 160,678 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 160,678 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 155,788 miles

front brake pads thin

front number plate cracked

slight roughness in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 4 Apr 2014 155,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads thin

front number plate cracked

slight roughness in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 23 Apr 2013 142,676 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 142,676 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 128,938 miles

o/s/f brake flexi hose perishing

small cut in o/s/r tyre outer sidewall + chunk out of inner sidewall nearly through to inner cords

Pass 8 Apr 2011 114,379 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 100,112 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 100,112 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 83,269 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 65,959 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 47,792 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 VCL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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