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DN04 HTU

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

175,250 mi
Last recorded175,250 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 HTU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 175,250 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 175,242 miles

Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 156,245 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 156,239 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 144,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe at flex slightly corroded

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s n/s (4.4.3 (a))

o/s n/s inner sills slightly corroded

parking brake has little reserved travel

Fail 11 Jun 2018 143,880 miles

Headlamp insecure o/s n/s (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe at flex slightly corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s n/s (4.4.3 (a))

o/s n/s inner sills slightly corroded

parking brake has little reserved travel

Pass 14 Jun 2017 137,630 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 137,626 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 62,396 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 117,915 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Jun 2015 117,915 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2014 109,865 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 97,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2011 87,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre has nail in shoulder and low tread on outside edge

offside front tyre low tread on both edges

offside rear tyre low tread on both edges

Pass 19 May 2011 87,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre has nail in shoulder and low tread on outside edge

offside front tyre low tread on both edges

offside rear tyre low tread on both edges

Pass 21 May 2010 77,512 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 77,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2009 65,973 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 55,662 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 40,758 miles

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

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

both front tyres run off inside edge

both wipers starting to smear and split

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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DN04 HTU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DN04 HTU, 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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DN04 HTU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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