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FA04 BWJ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

149,869 mi
Last recorded149,869 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 BWJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 149,869 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and flex feral s in parts (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side in parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2018 149,713 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear flex end (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion under side in parts (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules in parts (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded in parts (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2017 144,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorating in parts (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 144,565 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 136,404 miles

both front tyres have cuts in inner sidewall not exposing cord

both rear tyres at 3mm

Fail 10 Feb 2016 136,404 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres have cuts in inner sidewall not exposing cord

both rear tyres at 3mm

Pass 9 Mar 2015 131,225 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2015 131,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 127,757 miles

brake pipe to offside rear flexi slight corrosion

front pads low in carriers

rear antiroll bar bushes slight play

Fail 14 Oct 2013 127,757 miles

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

brake pipe to offside rear flexi slight corrosion

front pads low in carriers

rear antiroll bar bushes slight play

Pass 16 Oct 2012 121,102 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTH JUST ON MINIMUM 1.6MM LEGAL LIMIT, ADVISE REPLACEMENT NOW (215/45X17)

front brake pads low advise renewal soon

Fail 4 Oct 2012 121,102 miles

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTH JUST ON MINIMUM 1.6MM LEGAL LIMIT, ADVISE REPLACEMENT NOW (215/45X17)

both sides rear inner brake pads low approx 2mm, advise renewal

front brake pads low advise renewal soon

offside rear brake disc outer face corroded

slight brake bind from nearside rear, advise servicing

Pass 13 Oct 2011 111,871 miles

front pads low in calipers

rear antiroll bar bushes slight play

rear discs slight corrosion

Fail 7 Oct 2011 111,871 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front pads low in calipers

rear antiroll bar bushes slight play

rear discs slight corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2010 103,610 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 103,610 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 93,060 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2009 93,060 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 79,897 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 79,897 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 67,047 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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FA04 BWJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 FA04 BWJ, 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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FA04 BWJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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