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FG04 YTL

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,669 mi
Last recorded149,669 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 149,669 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 149,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 138,388 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 138,253 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Aug 2015 135,261 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2014 106,996 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 105,233 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 105,217 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 95,100 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Jun 2013 95,100 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 83,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 73,770 miles

front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 5 Jun 2010 65,472 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Jun 2009 55,983 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 55,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 55,480 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 47,795 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 36,861 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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FG04 YTL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YTL, 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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What year was FG04 YTL registered?

FG04 YTL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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