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DY04 VPZ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

207,007 mi
Last recorded207,007 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 VPZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 207,007 miles

eml light on

Pass 8 Jan 2015 199,192 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2014 173,283 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 173,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 144,333 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 116,599 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

note plastic trim fitted to sills and wheel arches unable to fully inspect

Fail 16 Nov 2011 116,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

note plastic trim fitted to sills and wheel arches unable to fully inspect

Pass 17 Dec 2010 86,779 miles

handbrake noisey when applied

handbrake requires adjustment

Fail 16 Dec 2010 86,769 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake noisey when applied

handbrake requires adjustment

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2010 86,156 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 74,759 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 63,208 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 63,148 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 62,989 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 60,368 miles

The foot brake pedle creeps when used. The brake warning comes on some times .

Pass 16 Jan 2007 37,638 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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DY04 VPZ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VPZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY04 VPZ registered?

DY04 VPZ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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