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DS04 RFJ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

204,366 mi
Last recorded204,366 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 RFJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 204,366 miles

REAR WIPER STAYS ON

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 204,366 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Stop lamp not working ALL THREE (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

REAR WIPER STAYS ON

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 197,247 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Jan 2017 197,243 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 185,375 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 185,366 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 179,767 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 179,767 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 170,350 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 138,387 miles

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)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 144,108 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 144,108 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 134,409 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 116,405 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 106,205 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 95,467 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 95,467 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner treads

windscreen cracked o/side inner lower section

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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DS04 RFJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DS04 RFJ, 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 DS04 RFJ registered?

DS04 RFJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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