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FB04 VHC

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

266,143 mi
Last recorded266,143 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 VHC
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 266,143 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 262,631 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 242,333 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s/f steering arm got slight play

Fail 20 Dec 2012 242,333 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s/f steering arm got slight play

Pass 12 Jun 2012 236,823 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine mangment light on

Pass 18 May 2011 223,002 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f track rod slight play

Fail 18 May 2011 223,002 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f track rod slight play

Pass 17 May 2010 208,862 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate starting to fade

Fail 17 May 2010 208,862 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate starting to fade

Fail 18 May 2009 173,228 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 18 May 2009 173,228 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 137,705 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2007 103,590 miles

handbrake high but still has reserve travel

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 VHC is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VHC, 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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FB04 VHC is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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