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FL04 MZZ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,908 mi
Last recorded170,908 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 MZZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 170,908 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 161,910 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 161,910 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 156,310 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 148,940 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2011 148,117 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 147,889 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 122,991 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 122,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 97,896 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 97,746 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2008 67,707 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 67,667 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 53,668 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 53,650 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 24,515 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 MZZ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MZZ, 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 MZZ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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