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DN04 VVK

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,901 mi
Last recorded121,901 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 VVK
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 121,901 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 121,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2017 116,781 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/head light poor illumination

Fail 7 Oct 2017 116,781 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/head light poor illumination

Pass 5 Oct 2016 112,569 miles

Vehicle underbody slightly corroded

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 112,569 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle underbody slightly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2015 108,964 miles

rear inner sills are slightly croded

Pass 27 Mar 2014 98,692 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 98,618 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r handbrake could do with some attention

Pass 16 Apr 2013 87,060 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 87,060 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 80,167 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2012 75,367 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 65,683 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 57,106 miles

Centre stop lamp is n.w

Front brake discs are slightly corroded.

Pass 23 Apr 2009 47,026 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 47,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 26,983 miles

advise brake check as front brakes look worn

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm,215 45 zr17 w

offside front wiper blade split

rear wiper blade rubber missing

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 VVK is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VVK, 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 DN04 VVK registered?

DN04 VVK is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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