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FE04 MGX

2004 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

81,540 mi
Last recorded81,540 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE04 MGX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 81,540 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2025 81,535 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 76,602 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 71,552 miles

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

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

Rear both rear suspension arms been wax oiled

heat sheild insecure

Fail 17 Feb 2023 71,549 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

heat sheild insecure

Pass 3 Feb 2022 64,739 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 64,737 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2021 58,014 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 58,014 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 49,616 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 49,616 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 42,485 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2018 42,469 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 37,401 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 32,901 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 32,009 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 29,144 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 24,817 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 21,342 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 18,177 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 18,177 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 14,716 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 13,646 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 11,987 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 MGX is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MGX, 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 MGX registered?

FE04 MGX is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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