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EF04 BWV

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

146,962 mi
Last recorded146,962 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 BWV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 146,962 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 146,962 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 131,474 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 131,396 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 14 Apr 2018 119,036 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge and near limit

screen chipped and cracked n/s

Pass 19 Apr 2017 107,880 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 92,509 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 82,537 miles

engine light on

Pass 15 Mar 2014 73,043 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2013 66,846 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 58,511 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 50,032 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2010 50,032 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 42,481 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 May 2008 33,913 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Jun 2007 27,516 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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EF04 BWV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EF04 BWV, 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 EF04 BWV registered?

EF04 BWV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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The MOT history for EF04 BWV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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