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FB04 BFV

2004 Toyota Avensis

Gold Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

219,333 mi
Last recorded219,333 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 BFV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 219,333 miles

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)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 184,700 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

nearside dip beam slightly distored

Pass 15 Oct 2012 184,700 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside dip beam slightly distored

Pass 13 Oct 2011 152,347 miles

damage to offside inner sidewall / damage/glue? on tread of nearside front tyre

engine management light on

offside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 19 Oct 2010 118,073 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 117,627 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

(PH FAIL) no fire extinguisher missing

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

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

engine manegment light on

Pass 16 Oct 2009 85,461 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 61,512 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 61,512 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 50,557 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 33,774 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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FB04 BFV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Gold with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FB04 BFV, 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 FB04 BFV registered?

FB04 BFV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 13 August 2004.

Is FB04 BFV safe to buy?

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