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FM04 CFA

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,530 mi
Last recorded132,530 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 CFA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 132,530 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front cross member corroded at clutch pipe mounting

oil leak under trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 17 Jul 2017 131,959 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play also rough when rotated (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front cross member corroded at clutch pipe mounting

Pass 3 Aug 2016 117,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (3.5.1g)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2016 117,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low front aims (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle empty filled up (8.2.3)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2015 106,637 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 106,637 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 97,377 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 97,377 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 93,945 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 93,945 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 90,381 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2012 90,381 miles

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

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2012 90,371 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 86,866 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 81,960 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 74,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 74,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 66,903 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 58,281 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 56,454 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 56,454 miles

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

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

sill protectors fitted

undershield fitted to engine

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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FM04 CFA 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 57.1%.

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 FM04 CFA, 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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FM04 CFA is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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