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FG04 YVL

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

134,878 mi
Last recorded134,878 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2018 134,878 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction and revving up and down (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.875 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 1.94 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 321 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear inner sills corroding

exhaust back box deteriorated

rear body damaged behind bumper

Pass 30 Aug 2017 126,183 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 114,934 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 114,918 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 103,219 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 103,217 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 92,549 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 83,298 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 82,351 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 82,351 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on edge slight out of shape

Pass 8 Jun 2012 73,750 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 73,750 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 63,582 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 54,722 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 54,722 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 44,004 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 34,843 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 34,843 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 24,878 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 YVL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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