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DF04 DVW

2004 Toyota Avensis

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

154,213 mi
Last recorded154,213 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 DVW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 154,213 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2024 144,184 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 141,935 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 141,935 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 137,884 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 132,875 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 132,875 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 128,286 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Sep 2020 128,286 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Sep 2019 121,707 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake performance only just met requirements.

Fail 24 Sep 2019 121,707 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake performance only just met requirements.

Pass 24 Sep 2018 115,079 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 108,674 miles

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

engine covers fitted

n/s front tyre outer sidewall damaged no cords visable

o/s rear tyre perished

Fail 27 Sep 2017 108,674 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine covers fitted

n/s front tyre outer sidewall damaged no cords visable

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Aug 2016 96,206 miles

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

n/s front wheel bearing noisey

Fail 26 Aug 2016 96,181 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 28 Aug 2015 88,286 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 88,286 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 82,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 3 Aug 2013 76,229 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 76,228 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 76,104 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 66,777 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 55,505 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 41,988 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 34,382 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 25,808 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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DF04 DVW is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DF04 DVW, 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 DF04 DVW registered?

DF04 DVW is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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