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FE04 LJF

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,559 mi
Last recorded87,559 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE04 LJF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 87,559 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 81,102 miles

Central Rear brake light not working

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

fuel flap doesnt lock

rear wiper blade split

Fail 28 Nov 2024 81,102 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear brake light not working

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

fuel flap doesnt lock

rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Nov 2023 78,116 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside headlight beam image is cloudy

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

corrosion to underbody

Pass 29 Nov 2022 75,194 miles

Central brake light not working

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

corrosion to underbody

Pass 30 Nov 2021 71,905 miles

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

corrosion to underbody

Fail 30 Nov 2021 71,898 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

corrosion to underbody

Pass 26 Nov 2020 69,107 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to underbody

Pass 27 Nov 2019 66,624 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to underbody

Pass 30 Nov 2018 63,961 miles

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

engine oil low 1 liter added

slight corrosion to underbody

Fail 30 Nov 2018 63,961 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

engine oil low 1 liter added

slight corrosion to underbody

Pass 23 Nov 2017 60,972 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a screw in the tread

Oil leak

no engine oil on the dipstick had to add 3.5 ltrs to bring up to correct level

wiper blades are split

Pass 1 Dec 2016 58,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is deteriorated

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 58,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre is deteriorated

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 55,789 miles

Nearside Front beam pattern is dimmer than offside front

Nearside Front tyre in poor condition

front brake pads wearing low

oil leak

undertrays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Nov 2014 52,436 miles

advise nearside front headlamp aim dimmer than offside front

Fail 20 Nov 2014 52,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

advise nearside front headlamp aim dimmer than offside front

Fail 29 May 2014 51,264 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 May 2014 51,264 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 May 2013 49,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 May 2012 45,212 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 45,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 40,745 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 36,466 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 36,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 31,150 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 31,150 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 25,066 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 25,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 18,995 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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FE04 LJF is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FE04 LJF, 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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What year was FE04 LJF registered?

FE04 LJF is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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