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FE04 NFM

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

171,733 mi
Last recorded171,733 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 171,733 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 165,829 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 165,829 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 160,428 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 160,177 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 5 Jul 2023 152,149 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear heat shield on silencer box,insecure

Fail 29 Jun 2023 151,963 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear heat shield on silencer box,insecure

Fail 23 Jun 2023 151,498 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working eye level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 142,004 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear to rear flexys offside / nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 141,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mains to offside /nearside rear flexys (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 133,318 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front o rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 133,318 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front o rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 125,264 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2019 122,142 miles

Rear Rear wiper split

Fail 24 May 2019 122,142 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear wiper split

Pass 22 May 2018 116,202 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 22 May 2018 116,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Steering locking device missing nearside front track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 May 2017 101,637 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 101,635 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 101,243 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

lip on front discs and pad worn

nsf tyre on 2.5mm

slight lip on rear discs

Pass 23 May 2016 83,250 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 83,128 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 73,438 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 65,895 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 61,353 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall-glued

Pass 18 Apr 2013 61,353 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall-glued

Fail 12 Apr 2013 61,246 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall-glued

Pass 27 Apr 2012 55,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

centre rear stop lamp not working

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

underside of vehicle wet at time of test

Pass 1 Apr 2011 48,029 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2010 41,824 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 30,063 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 27,950 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 21,308 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 NFM is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 NFM, 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 NFM is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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