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FG04 YZC

2004 Toyota Avensis

Gold Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

181,489 mi
Last recorded181,489 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 YZC
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 181,489 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 181,186 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 172,194 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 167,699 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt passenger front and rear ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 167,698 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt passenger front and rear ()

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 143,576 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 143,575 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 124,621 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on edges

General corrosion to all chassis and suspension components

Offside door mirror casing missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but secure

Fail 27 Nov 2017 124,621 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing low on edges

General corrosion to all chassis and suspension components

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside door mirror casing missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but secure

Pass 8 Dec 2016 109,779 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER FACES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

BOTH REAR COIL SPRING TOP MOUNTS ARE BADLY RUSTED

BOTH REAR LOWER TRAILING ARMS ARE VERY BADLY CORRODED

O/S FRONT WINF MIRROR COVER IS MISSING BUT NO SHARP EDGES

UNABLE TO CHECK THE N/S REAR WHEEL BEARING

Fail 6 Dec 2016 109,777 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced VERY DIM (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER FACES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

BOTH REAR COIL SPRING TOP MOUNTS ARE BADLY RUSTED

BOTH REAR LOWER TRAILING ARMS ARE VERY BADLY CORRODED

O/S FRONT WINF MIRROR COVER IS MISSING BUT NO SHARP EDGES

UNABLE TO CHECK THE N/S REAR WHEEL BEARING

Pass 2 Dec 2015 99,641 miles

NSF AND OSF SUSPENSION ARMS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION

OS MIRROR COVER MISSING

REAR SUBFRAME HAS SURFACE CORROSION

REAR TRAILING ARMS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 2 Dec 2015 99,641 miles

NSF AND OSF SUSPENSION ARMS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION

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

OS MIRROR COVER MISSING

REAR SUBFRAME HAS SURFACE CORROSION

REAR TRAILING ARMS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 17 Dec 2014 89,683 miles

Both front sidelights are very dim

Drivers side headlamp image quite dim

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 19 Dec 2013 77,452 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 58,831 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 55,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 May 2011 46,427 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 May 2010 37,445 miles

Front and rear registration plates starting to fade

Pass 26 May 2009 32,065 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 27,263 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 22,545 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 YZC is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Gold with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YZC, 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 YZC registered?

FG04 YZC is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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