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FB04 VHL

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,493 mi
Last recorded134,493 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 134,493 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 134,490 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 133,140 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

front brakes have slight difference in effort rise

Fail 1 Aug 2018 133,135 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.2 result 1.47. (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

front brakes have slight difference in effort rise

Pass 15 Aug 2017 131,410 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 129,968 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine managment warning lamp on

Fail 17 Aug 2016 129,964 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front (4.1.E.1)

engine managment warning lamp on

n/s wiper split on ends

Pass 18 Aug 2015 126,656 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 126,646 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 123,759 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded/greased

Pass 20 Aug 2013 122,147 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Pass 22 Aug 2012 115,716 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 101,360 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 90,356 miles

CUT IN O/S/F OUTER SIDEWALL.NO CORD VISIBLE

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 76,329 miles

o/s/r tyre cut in side wall cords not visable

Fail 24 Jul 2009 76,329 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cut in side wall cords not visable

Pass 21 Aug 2008 52,496 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 22,046 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 VHL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VHL, 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 VHL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 3 August 2004.

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