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FD04 HCJ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,413 mi
Last recorded71,413 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 HCJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 71,413 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material STEEL PIPE TO FLEXIBLE HOSE ON BEND CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2026 71,413 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material STEEL PIPE TO FLEXIBLE HOSE ON BEND CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2025 70,564 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 70,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 69,624 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 68,786 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 68,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 67,681 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 67,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 66,043 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 66,041 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2020 64,823 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2020 64,822 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 60,968 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 57,057 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 55,706 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 53,627 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 53,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 50,207 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 46,427 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 41,434 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 41,434 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 38,932 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 34,793 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 29,972 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 23,873 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 19,892 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 14,944 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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FD04 HCJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FD04 HCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD04 HCJ registered?

FD04 HCJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is FD04 HCJ safe to buy?

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