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FG04 HGU

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,295 mi
Last recorded144,295 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 HGU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 144,295 miles

Front Brake discs have slight corrosion to faces

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

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

Rear Brake discs have slight corrosion to faces

Rear Subframe/suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2023 144,295 miles

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

Front Brake discs have slight corrosion to faces

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Rear Brake discs have slight corrosion to faces

Rear Subframe/suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2021 143,782 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 143,782 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 141,314 miles

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

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

Offside Rear door trim insecure

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge/near limit/cracking heavily

Rear lights have water in them but function ok at present

Rear suspension and springs/underside very rusty

Rear tailgate struts inoperative

washer and coolant caps both missing

Fail 20 Mar 2020 141,314 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear door trim insecure

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge/near limit/cracking heavily

Rear lights have water in them but function ok at present

Rear suspension and springs/underside very rusty

Rear tailgate struts inoperative

washer and coolant caps both missing

Pass 7 Mar 2019 132,192 miles

Front & rear suspension rusty

Fail 7 Mar 2019 132,192 miles

Front & rear suspension rusty

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 121,853 miles

Rear wishbones rusty

Fail 12 Mar 2018 121,853 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wishbones rusty

Pass 6 Mar 2017 112,193 miles

Front & rear suspension rusty

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

Offside 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)

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

TYRE SIZE 205-55-16

Fail 6 Mar 2017 112,193 miles

Front & rear suspension rusty

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

TYRE SIZE 205-55-16

Pass 16 Mar 2016 103,851 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 94,893 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

TYRE SIZE 205/55/16

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit on inner edge

Fail 11 Mar 2014 86,981 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

condensation rear lights

nsr tyre uneven wear/cracking on side wall

rear springs rusty at top

tailgate struts inoperative

there was noi oil in engine

Pass 11 Mar 2014 86,981 miles

condensation rear lights

nsr tyre uneven wear/cracking on side wall

rear springs rusty at top

tailgate struts inoperative

there was noi oil in engine

Pass 8 Mar 2013 78,872 miles

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

TYRE SIZE 205/55/16

Fail 8 Mar 2013 78,872 miles

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

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

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

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

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

TYRE SIZE 205/55/16

Pass 5 Mar 2012 69,817 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 60,911 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 53,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 3 Mar 2009 45,189 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 37,168 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 31,853 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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FG04 HGU 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 FG04 HGU, 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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FG04 HGU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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