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BK04 XVJ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

164,739 mi
Last recorded164,739 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 XVJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 164,739 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides. (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides. (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 164,738 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure sensor & wire. (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides. (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides. (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 156,796 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

under side corroded in many places

Fail 7 Apr 2016 156,796 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

both wipers split both ends.

under side corroded in many places

Pass 8 Apr 2015 148,921 miles

Oil leak

offside front wheel bearing noisy

Fail 8 Apr 2015 148,921 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

offside front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 8 Apr 2014 139,345 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine management light on

Fail 5 Apr 2014 139,343 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

engine management light on

Pass 28 Mar 2013 122,127 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 122,115 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 104,286 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 221,786 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2011

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2010 197,125 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 197,125 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 171,273 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 25 Mar 2008 146,173 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 146,173 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 126,337 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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BK04 XVJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BK04 XVJ, 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 BK04 XVJ registered?

BK04 XVJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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