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DG04 ZBL

2004 Toyota Avensis

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,224 mi
Last recorded155,224 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 ZBL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 155,224 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 155,224 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror body missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

All rear suspension components corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 150,914 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 146,246 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 146,246 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 141,509 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 137,411 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 132,261 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 129,179 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 123,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 117,127 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 117,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 109,749 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 98,508 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 90,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 90,467 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 84,162 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 79,950 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 79,933 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 74,846 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 70,608 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 63,726 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 57,198 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 51,960 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 42,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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DG04 ZBL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DG04 ZBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG04 ZBL registered?

DG04 ZBL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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