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FA04 UBV

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

261,562 mi
Last recorded261,562 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 UBV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 261,562 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Dec 2017 261,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 243,904 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight noise.

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 243,904 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight noise.

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 221,867 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 221,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 205,021 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 204,875 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 186,193 miles

rear brake discs have slight runout causing a slight judder.

Pass 13 Dec 2012 170,303 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 170,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 159,161 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 159,161 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 135,570 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 135,570 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 117,875 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 99,523 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 75,545 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 75,545 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 UBV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UBV, 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 UBV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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