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FE04 MGV

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,157 mi
Last recorded125,157 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 125,157 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint: constant velocity boot slight deterioration

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking within tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

general underbody/mechanical component heavy surface corrosion

offside rear lamp assembly/lens damaged

Fail 3 May 2022 125,157 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint: constant velocity boot slight deterioration

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking within tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

general underbody/mechanical component heavy surface corrosion

offside rear lamp assembly/lens damaged

Pass 17 May 2021 117,665 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 1x centre/rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

general underbody mechanical component heavy surface corrosion

rear inner sills and subframe corroding ( not considered excessive )

Fail 17 May 2021 117,665 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective 1x centre/rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

general underbody mechanical component heavy surface corrosion

handbrake travel high

rear inner sills and subframe corroding ( not considered excessive )

slight weak action at nearside windscreen wash jet

suspect offside rear brake pipe corrosion - unable to fully check owing to routing behind covers

Pass 27 May 2020 109,095 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 109,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 101,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge general wear @2.5/3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil level low - not on stick - topped up

general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

nearside screen wash jet weak

Pass 19 Feb 2018 93,449 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine, sill and part underbody covers fitted

general underbody surface corrosion including mechanical components

offside front tyre wear @3/3.5mm ( limit 1.6mm )

rear wiper blade deteriorated/split

Pass 13 Dec 2016 85,552 miles

1x nearside screen wash jet missing screen

both front wiper blades splitting

centre stop lamp inoperative ( unsure if wired or not )

general under body surface corrosion at mechanical components and rear inner sills

nearside front tyre wear @2mm ( limit 1.6mm )

nearside rear tyre wear @2.5mm ( limit 1.6mm )

rear wiper blade split/torn

Pass 15 Dec 2015 79,670 miles

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

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

all vehicle underbody components have heavy surface rust.

rear wiper blade in poor condition.

reverse lights not working.

Fail 15 Dec 2015 79,670 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all vehicle underbody components have heavy surface rust.

rear wiper blade in poor condition.

reverse lights not working.

Pass 15 Dec 2014 72,673 miles

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

all vehicle levels/pressures low.

centre stop light not working [no wiring visible].

imbalance at fronts during rbt test.

plastic outer sill covers fitted.

underbody of vehicle and all components have heavy surface corrosion.

Pass 19 Dec 2013 64,436 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 57,940 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)

Fail 21 Dec 2012 57,937 miles

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

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)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 52,707 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Dec 2011 52,707 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Dec 2010 45,877 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2010 45,877 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2009 40,427 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 40,427 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 35,161 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 29,619 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 23,873 miles

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 MGV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 MGV, 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 MGV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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