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FL04 HXS

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

229,175 mi
Last recorded229,175 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 HXS
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 229,175 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 226,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 226,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 218,089 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 209,083 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 194,422 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 173,493 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 173,059 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 161,434 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 161,364 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 146,412 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 146,412 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 131,062 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 89,649 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 89,649 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 43,898 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 43,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Aug 2007 42,369 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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FL04 HXS is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FL04 HXS, 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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FL04 HXS is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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