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FG04 YSW

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

161,789 mi
Last recorded161,789 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2025 161,789 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up to right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up to right (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 152,607 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 152,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 130,059 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 111,591 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2020 111,576 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both slightly perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2016 105,650 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2015 105,610 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 105,610 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f door mirror glass broken.

rear wiper blade worn.

Pass 10 Jun 2013 100,172 miles

driver side windscreen is scratched

n/s door mirror cracked

Fail 10 Jun 2013 100,172 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

driver side windscreen is scratched

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 14 Jun 2012 91,395 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 91,395 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 82,924 miles

cut in o/s/r tyre outer wall.

n/s/f door mirror glass cracked.

oil leaks around bottom of gear box area.

scatch mark & stone chips in front windscreen req's attention.

Fail 20 Jun 2011 82,924 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cut in o/s/r tyre outer wall.

oil leaks around bottom of gear box area.

scatch mark & stone chips in front windscreen req's attention.

Pass 23 Jun 2010 72,838 miles

n/s & o/s/f wiper washer jets partly blocked.

Fail 23 Jun 2010 72,838 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s & o/s/f wiper washer jets partly blocked.

Pass 24 Jun 2009 62,072 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 62,072 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

all wiper blades split

Pass 6 Jun 2008 48,550 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance.

Pass 5 Jun 2007 35,615 miles

travel in hand brake lever. †suspect front & rear brakes pads wearing low req's attention.

Fail 5 Jun 2007 35,615 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

travel in hand brake lever. †suspect front & rear brakes pads wearing low req's attention.

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 YSW is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YSW, 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 YSW is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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