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ET04 VLN

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

117,783 mi
Last recorded117,783 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 VLN
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 117,783 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 107,980 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 103,953 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 101,103 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 91,740 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 91,513 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 84,873 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 70,003 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 70,003 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 60,329 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 57,064 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 52,708 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 49,655 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 44,943 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 40,493 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 May 2011 36,258 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 31,313 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 26,577 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 20,292 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 14,189 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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ET04 VLN is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 ET04 VLN, 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 ET04 VLN registered?

ET04 VLN is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 14 May 2004.

Is ET04 VLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET04 VLN shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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