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FG04 ZLE

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,072 mi
Last recorded151,072 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2021 151,072 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened top strut mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened radius arm/axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened radius arm/axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to flexible burst during brake test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 142,913 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 142,913 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 134,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 127,009 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 127,009 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2017 120,129 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 120,129 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 112,437 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 104,228 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 104,228 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 4 Nov 2014 95,750 miles

NSF bottom ball joint leaking grease but rubber not split

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

Oil leak

Unable to check rear seat belts due to seats being folded down and boot full

Water ingress in nsr lamp unit

Boot struts weak and do not hold up boot

Pass 6 Nov 2013 88,500 miles

rear boot lift struts need replacing a s a p

Fail 6 Nov 2013 88,500 miles

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

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

rear boot lift struts need replacing a s a p

Pass 26 Oct 2012 83,102 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 76,021 miles

brake discs pitted

Fail 17 Oct 2011 76,008 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

brake discs pitted

Pass 27 Sep 2010 69,645 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 54,538 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 43,195 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 34,671 miles

As before

Fail 30 Aug 2007 34,671 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZLE 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 63.6%.

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 ZLE, 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 ZLE registered?

FG04 ZLE is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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