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DU04 ETA

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,761 mi
Last recorded161,761 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 ETA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 161,761 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 150,848 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 140,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

eml on

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 24 May 2014 140,710 miles

eml on

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 13 Jun 2013 139,471 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

nearside rear number plate light dim

Fail 1 Jun 2013 139,470 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

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

both front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

nearside rear number plate light dim

Pass 9 Jun 2012 138,116 miles

front discs and pads

wipers condition

Fail 26 May 2012 138,116 miles

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

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

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

front discs and pads

wipers condition

Pass 21 May 2011 132,692 miles

oil leak

rear brake pads low

Pass 29 Mar 2010 12,453 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 124,531 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 115,235 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 86,638 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 70,268 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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DU04 ETA is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DU04 ETA, 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 DU04 ETA registered?

DU04 ETA is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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