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AM04 DCE

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

201,563 mi
Last recorded201,563 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM04 DCE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 201,563 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

heavy surface corrosion underside of vehicle.

Fail 24 Aug 2023 201,563 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

heavy surface corrosion underside of vehicle.

Fail 16 Aug 2023 201,347 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

boot wont open

high level stop light inop

Pass 18 Aug 2022 192,966 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 186,506 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres showing sighs of age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

high level stop light not working

Pass 27 Jul 2020 79,158 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 179,158 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 169,586 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jul 2018 160,671 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 160,671 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 147,178 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 136,202 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 136,202 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 125,228 miles

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

Oil level on Min!

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 109,161 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 108,917 miles

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

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

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

Oil level on Min!

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Jul 2013 96,981 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 84,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2012 84,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2011 73,047 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front brake discs worn

o/s dip beam output started to fade

o/s/f alloy wheel damaged on inner side

o/s/r light unit damaged

Pass 12 May 2010 63,228 miles

air bag warning lamp on

offside rear lamp has damage that's been covered with parcel tape

Fail 12 May 2010 63,228 miles

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

air bag warning lamp on

offside rear lamp has damage that's been covered with parcel tape

Fail 16 May 2009 53,988 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2009 53,988 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 42,694 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 29,663 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 29,663 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AM04 DCE is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 AM04 DCE, 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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AM04 DCE is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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