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DY04 ZBL

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

290,961 mi
Last recorded290,961 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 ZBL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 290,961 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 290,949 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 262,593 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 240,375 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 221,025 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front headlights slightly loose

Pass 22 Jan 2013 194,626 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 168,070 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 140,615 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

alternator belt cracks

Pass 30 Jan 2010 122,901 miles

unable to full examine under body due to it being coated with underseal

Fail 29 Jan 2010 122,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

n/s/r tyre uneven wear

reverse lights not working

unable to full examine under body due to it being coated with underseal

Pass 5 Jan 2009 98,053 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 95,858 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 85,864 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 85,864 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 66,404 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 ZBL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZBL, 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 ZBL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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