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FE04 MHL

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

137,117 mi
Last recorded137,117 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 137,117 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 132,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on end (1.1.11 (c))

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

all components covered in grease

Pass 26 Jul 2023 128,156 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 128,156 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 124,212 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 121,471 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 120,185 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 117,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 116,134 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 110,664 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 110,664 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 102,579 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 96,908 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 89,590 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 82,661 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 76,390 miles

Tyres a little worn on edges

Pass 4 May 2011 69,082 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 63,200 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 54,788 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 45,232 miles

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

slight corrosion on brake discs

Fail 8 May 2008 45,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight corrosion on brake discs

Pass 16 Jul 2007 36,848 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 MHL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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

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