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FE04 HCL

2004 Toyota Avensis

Gold Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

171,064 mi
Last recorded171,064 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE04 HCL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 171,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 171,058 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 161,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 148,446 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2017 135,684 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine management light

rear sub frame rusty

Fail 8 Sep 2017 135,684 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine management light

rear sub frame rusty

Pass 9 Sep 2016 123,706 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

rear top spring mounts corroded

underside corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2015 112,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cup (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cup (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system is slightly deteriated

nearside rear tyre has worn smooth on the inner edge

offside rear tyre has worn smooth on the inner edge

plastic sill trims fitted both sides

Pass 9 Sep 2014 99,944 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 93,360 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 86,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Plastic over sills fitted

Rear chassis corroded

Under body rusty all areas

Fail 23 Feb 2012 86,424 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Plastic over sills fitted

Rear chassis corroded

Under body rusty all areas

Pass 22 Feb 2011 77,363 miles

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

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

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

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2010 66,542 miles

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2009 53,397 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 41,999 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 28,779 miles

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

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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FE04 HCL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Gold with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FE04 HCL, 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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FE04 HCL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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