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DA04 BOV

2004 Toyota Avensis

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

221,594 mi
Last recorded221,594 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 BOV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 221,594 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 203,180 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake has less reserve travel

slightly under body corrosion

Fail 16 Jun 2018 203,180 miles

parking brake has less reserve travel

slightly under body corrosion

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jun 2017 186,913 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 170,391 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 169,900 miles

n/s front brake is binding slightly

rear sub-frame mounting bushes are perished

Pass 30 May 2014 162,985 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 162,981 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 154,286 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front bumper is scuffed

n/s front brake is slower to operate

Fail 7 Jun 2013 154,286 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front bumper is scuffed

n/s front brake is slower to operate

Pass 6 Jun 2012 143,104 miles

front bumper is scuffed

o/s front and both rear brakes are binding slightly

o/s front brake is slower to operate

Pass 13 Jun 2011 129,697 miles

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

n/s front tyre wear is uneven

panels scuffed

Fail 13 Jun 2011 129,697 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre wear is uneven

panels scuffed

Pass 21 May 2010 122,890 miles

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

panels scuffed

Pass 20 Jun 2009 114,536 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 114,533 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front bumper is scuffed

Pass 26 Jun 2008 104,678 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

body panels are scratched

front and rear bumpers are scuffed

rear sub-frame mounting bushes are perished and starting to split

rear tyre wear is uneven and that is making the tyres close to the legal limit

steering rack mounting bushes are showing signs of wear

Pass 2 Apr 2007 90,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 12 Mar 2007 88,292 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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DA04 BOV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DA04 BOV, 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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DA04 BOV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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