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FH04 TXS

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

196,146 mi
Last recorded196,146 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 196,146 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near the limit both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 196,141 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near the limit both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 188,629 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. Misshape to both sides (5.2.3 (e))

long handbrake travel

Fail 1 Aug 2022 188,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. Misshape to both sides (5.2.3 (e))

long handbrake travel

Pass 2 Aug 2021 180,232 miles

Front brake pads low offside

long handbrake travel

Fail 2 Aug 2021 180,232 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front brake pads low offside

long handbrake travel

Pass 3 Aug 2020 170,594 miles

Front both tyre treads scrubbed on inner edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 170,594 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front both tyre treads scrubbed on inner edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 160,540 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 149,289 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside WIPER BLADE LOOSE/DAMAGED BUT CLEARING SCREEN EFFECTIVELY

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 136,902 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

emissions limits only just met

Fail 4 Aug 2017 136,902 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

emissions limits only just met

Pass 6 Jul 2016 129,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 126,991 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 126,991 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 122,362 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 117,124 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 117,124 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 113,238 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 108,445 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 104,608 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 98,273 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 98,272 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 93,824 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 93,824 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 90,026 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 90,023 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.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 TXS is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 TXS, 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 TXS registered?

FH04 TXS is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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