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FA04 UTG

2004 Toyota Avensis

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

198,414 mi
Last recorded198,414 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 UTG
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 198,414 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 185,925 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 176,740 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 161,224 miles

engine mangement light on,

Fail 17 Aug 2011 161,223 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine mangement light on,

noise from pullleys

Pass 16 Feb 2011 145,780 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 135,769 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 135,769 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 121,276 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 121,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 105,191 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 105,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 105,163 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 90,834 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 86,732 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 86,732 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007

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 UTG is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UTG, 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 FA04 UTG registered?

FA04 UTG is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 17 July 2004.

Is FA04 UTG safe to buy?

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