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FD04 HDV

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

203,722 mi
Last recorded203,722 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 HDV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 203,722 miles

Rear wiper blade worn.

engine code light on dash.

Fail 6 Jan 2016 203,636 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working high level stop lamp. (1.2.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault VSC and traction conrol light light on dash. (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush worn. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet blocked. (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush worn. (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper blade worn.

engine code light on dash.

Pass 17 Oct 2014 182,215 miles

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

condensation in near side front headlamp.

rear wiper blade worn.

Fail 17 Oct 2014 182,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

condensation in near side front headlamp.

rear wiper blade worn.

Pass 4 Oct 2013 163,351 miles

air con pump very noisy.

all 4 alloy road wheels have kerb damage.

lower front bumper skirt insecure,lower plastic panels damaged and insecure.

rear wiper blade worn.

slight kerb damage to near side front tyre outer wall.

Fail 3 Oct 2013 163,351 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

air con pump very noisy.

all 4 alloy road wheels have kerb damage.

lower front bumper skirt insecure,lower plastic panels damaged and insecure.

rear wiper blade worn.

slight kerb damage to near side front tyre outer wall.

Pass 2 Oct 2012 148,431 miles

front bumper support covers missing

nsf tyre approaching limit on inner edge

nsf under arch cover insecure

Fail 29 Sep 2012 148,431 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front bumper support covers missing

hand brake warning light on

nsf tyre approaching limit on inner edge

nsf under arch cover insecure

vsc and trc light on

Pass 4 Aug 2011 141,637 miles

Oil leak

sill sovers fitted

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 141,637 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

sill sovers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2010 127,679 miles

accident damage to o/s/r 1/4 panel

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

fuel cap cover bolts insecure

oil level on dipstick minimum level

rear wiper worn

Fail 2 Aug 2010 127,679 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

accident damage to o/s/r 1/4 panel

brake fluid level slightly low

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

front and rear brake pads low

fuel cap cover bolts insecure

oil level on dipstick minimum level

rear wiper worn

Pass 5 Mar 2009 106,446 miles

battery slightly insecure

evidence of slight accident damage to front of vehicle

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly and approaching limit

o/s headlamp slightly loose

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

power steering belt squealing slightly on full lock

slight damage to n/s/r bumper

slight surface rust on all brake discs

top bracket broken on n/s headlamp

under engine covers slightly loose

Fail 3 Mar 2009 106,444 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

battery slightly insecure

evidence of slight accident damage to front of vehicle

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly and approaching limit

o/s headlamp slightly loose

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

power steering belt squealing slightly on full lock

slight damage to n/s/r bumper

slight surface rust on all brake discs

top bracket broken on n/s headlamp

under engine covers slightly loose

Pass 19 Feb 2008 76,020 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 716,790 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 71,679 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag light on

repaired acident damage to front

Fail 2 Aug 2007 71,662 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2007 70,972 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 70,895 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 HDV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HDV, 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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FD04 HDV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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