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FD04 PHJ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,596 mi
Last recorded136,596 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 PHJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 136,596 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o\s and n\s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 128,122 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o\s and n\s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o\s and n\s (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 128,122 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o\s and n\s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o\s and n\s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 119,925 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 111,963 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 111,962 miles

Brake performance not tested burst pipe (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking pipe (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 104,917 miles

Centre section exhaust holed

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

Fail 30 Jul 2016 104,917 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone holed (2.4.G.1)

Centre section exhaust holed

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 97,161 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 90,978 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 83,969 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 83,969 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 77,447 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 71,094 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 63,147 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 63,147 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 54,129 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 54,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 44,493 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 35,164 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 PHJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PHJ, 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 PHJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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