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DF04 DVL

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

168,432 mi
Last recorded168,432 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 DVL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 168,432 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 152,235 miles

handbrake requires attention

Pass 22 Sep 2016 139,301 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2016 139,214 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both fronts (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2015 124,987 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 105,718 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 105,718 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 90,724 miles

front brake disc's in poor condition

front brake pads wearing low

nail at nearside rear tyre

rear brake pads wearing low

rear tyres wearing at inner edges

Pass 6 Jun 2012 157,698 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2012 157,698 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2011 134,057 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

outer sills covered by plastic

undertray fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2010 110,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 10 Jun 2009 90,467 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 90,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 77,334 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 56,325 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 55,567 miles

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

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

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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DF04 DVL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver 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 DF04 DVL, 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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DF04 DVL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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