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DY04 BWU

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

122,318 mi
Last recorded122,318 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 BWU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 122,318 miles

both rear suspension arm bushes worn

front arm corroded

oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2016 122,295 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front exhaust heat shield slight oil contaminated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbon (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbon (2.4.G.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush slightly contaminated bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

engine misfire

engine under tray insecure o/s

Centre Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Aug 2015 116,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2014 109,227 miles

both front lower suspension arms rusty

offside numberplate light dim

Fail 9 Aug 2014 109,192 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

both front lower suspension arms rusty

offside numberplate light dim

Pass 19 Aug 2013 103,307 miles

0il leak

both rear quadrants rusty

Fail 13 Aug 2013 103,307 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

0il leak

both rear quadrants rusty

Pass 28 Aug 2012 94,123 miles

both front lower suspension arms rusty

nearside rear light unit damp

Fail 21 Aug 2012 94,123 miles

Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both front lower suspension arms rusty

nearside rear light unit damp

Pass 16 Aug 2011 83,162 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 83,162 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 74,635 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 74,628 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 66,376 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 66,374 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn.

Pass 26 Aug 2008 59,337 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2008 57,036 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 40,708 miles

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

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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DY04 BWU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DY04 BWU, 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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DY04 BWU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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