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EF04 BZM

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,671 mi
Last recorded132,671 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 BZM
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2025 132,671 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction air freshener hanging from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust broken off at rear (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 122,190 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 122,186 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding UNABLE TO ASSESS WHEEL BEARING (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT AND REAR (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 121,484 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

all over under body corrosion

Fail 24 Apr 2023 121,484 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blades spit (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

all over under body corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2022 120,106 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2022 120,106 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2021 118,540 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight underbody corrosion both rear inner sills

Pass 28 Apr 2020 117,295 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 115,148 miles

Coil spring corroded OFFSIDE / NEARSIDE FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded OFFSIDE / NEARSIDE REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 112,504 miles

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded offside + nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 108,453 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 99,326 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 99,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 97,798 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 94,105 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 94,105 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 85,731 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 85,545 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 May 2012 76,515 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 76,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2011 66,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 56,666 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 49,814 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 40,839 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 30,530 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 BZM is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EF04 BZM, 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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EF04 BZM is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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