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DE04 FPV

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,863 mi
Last recorded133,863 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 FPV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 133,863 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 133,863 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both side (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 128,693 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Sep 2017 128,693 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 119,287 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 111,193 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 102,308 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 95,224 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 95,127 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 87,688 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 81,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 81,424 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 74,265 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 67,225 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 59,465 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 59,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 44,822 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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DE04 FPV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DE04 FPV, 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 DE04 FPV registered?

DE04 FPV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is DE04 FPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE04 FPV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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