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FG04 KVX

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

98,870 mi
Last recorded98,870 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 KVX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 98,870 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front to rear all mechanical components heavily corroded

front to rear underbody/sills chassis corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2025 98,355 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement in various places (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front to rear underbody/mechanical components corroded/sills

Fail 5 Feb 2025 98,355 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement in various places (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

front to rear underbody/mechanical components corroded/sills

Pass 30 Aug 2023 97,402 miles

all mechanical components corroded

underbody/sills corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2023 97,402 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

all mechanical components corroded

underbody/sills corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2022 96,096 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective to rear upper (6.1.2 (a))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

sound deadening under bonnet loose

Fail 1 Sep 2022 96,096 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective to rear upper (6.1.2 (a))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

sound deadening under bonnet loose

Pass 26 Jul 2021 94,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (bottom) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front spot light loose

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (not to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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))

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

auxiliary belt deteriorated

hand brake has little reserve travel

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Jul 2021 94,412 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (bottom) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front spot light loose

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (not to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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))

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

auxiliary belt deteriorated

hand brake has little reserve travel

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Jul 2020 92,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking (not to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre (cracking) ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken still secure

Rear subframe corroded

Rear wiper smearing

hand brake has little reserve travel

Fail 20 Jul 2020 92,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking (close to legal limit) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking (not to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre (cracking) ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken still secure

Rear subframe corroded

Rear wiper smearing

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 5 Mar 2019 90,600 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (not to cords) both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear exhaust bracket snapped still secure

Rear wiper smearing

engine oil leak

hand brake has little reserve travel

Fail 1 Mar 2019 90,600 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Boot lid component insecure boot struts (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (not to cords) both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear exhaust bracket snapped still secure

Rear wiper smearing

engine oil leak

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 4 Sep 2017 89,045 miles

Oil leak ()

Offside Front tyre slightly cracking (not to cords)

Front brake discs slightly corroded and lipped

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (inner edge) (4.2.A.1a)

engine trays fitted obscuring some components

hand brake has slight reserve travel

Fail 31 Aug 2017 89,043 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smearing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs slightly corroded and lipped

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (inner edge) (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre slightly cracking (not to cords)

Oil leak ()

engine trays fitted obscuring some components

hand brake has slight reserve travel

Pass 22 Aug 2016 86,705 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

rear washer jet not working

rear wiper blade split and smearing

Fail 22 Aug 2016 86,705 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

rear washer jet not working

rear wiper blade split and smearing

Pass 24 Aug 2015 83,966 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and cracking (not to cord) (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak (oil filter)

rear wiper blade split and smearing

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2015 83,966 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and cracking (not to cord) (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak (oil filter)

rear wiper blade split and smearing

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2014 82,776 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre tread slightly distorted

slight engine oil leak

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2013 81,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear washer jet not working

Pass 29 Aug 2012 79,279 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 73,749 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre slightly worn and cracking on outer edge

Pass 17 Mar 2010 71,274 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

nsf headlamp condensed up

small chips around screen

Fail 16 Mar 2010 71,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

nsf headlamp condensed up

small chips around screen

Pass 25 Mar 2009 60,855 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 47,420 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 35,952 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 35,952 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 KVX is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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

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