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DN04 JBU

2004 Toyota Avensis

Bronze Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

139,954 mi
Last recorded139,954 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 JBU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 139,954 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion advise to wax oil

Fail 17 Jun 2026 139,812 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2025 132,908 miles
Fail 31 May 2025 132,908 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 126,391 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 117,920 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 107,963 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 107,962 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 100,286 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 100,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 93,168 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 89,620 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both tyres perished/cracking on walls

Pass 17 May 2018 88,468 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 87,117 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jun 2016 83,423 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2016 83,423 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2015 77,407 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 77,407 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 70,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 63,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2012 56,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2012 56,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2011 49,523 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 41,002 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 41,002 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 32,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2009 32,935 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 24,495 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 18,397 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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DN04 JBU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Bronze with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 JBU, 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 JBU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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