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FH04 RKU

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

277,912 mi
Last recorded277,912 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 RKU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 277,912 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 256,736 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 238,805 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 238,805 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 222,120 miles

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 222,120 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 204,444 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 204,444 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 184,965 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 168,002 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 168,002 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 147,841 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 130,744 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 113,793 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 113,644 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 94,610 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 94,610 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 82,968 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 82,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 67,881 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 67,881 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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FH04 RKU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FH04 RKU, 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 FH04 RKU registered?

FH04 RKU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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