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AJ04 VCM

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

223,372 mi
Last recorded223,372 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 223,372 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 193,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 179,022 miles

Oil leak

nearside dip slightly dim

offside side repeat lens missing

Fail 29 Oct 2012 179,022 miles

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

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

Oil leak

TAXI TEST : ALL 4 TYRES BELOW 2MM

nearside dip slightly dim

offside side repeat lens missing

Pass 28 Oct 2011 157,497 miles

front tyres worn unevan

rear tyre close to p/h limit

Pass 19 Oct 2010 121,389 miles

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

PRIVATE HIRE:- ALL 4 TYRES WORN LOW ON TREAD

Pass 23 Oct 2009 87,076 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 87,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 78,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 78,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 57,850 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 57,850 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 30,238 miles

offside rear tyre wall damage

Nail in offside rear tyre

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre wall and tread cracking

offside rear bumper trim damage

offside rear tyre close to limit - outer edge

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 VCM 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 VCM, 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 VCM registered?

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

Is AJ04 VCM safe to buy?

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