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FM04 LYH

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

212,272 mi
Last recorded212,272 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 LYH
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 212,272 miles

engine light on, brake disc (lip), exhaust leak (rear)

Fail 3 May 2016 212,272 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault vsc light on (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens worn (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides D bushes (2.4.G.2)

engine light on, brake disc (lip), exhaust leak (rear)

Pass 7 May 2015 191,667 miles

nearside dipp pattern not great,nsf tyre and both rear tyres wearing low on tread-bulged on tread,rear springs corroding,exhaust deteriorating

rear brakes noisey in operation,emissions taken time to clear limits

Fail 7 May 2015 191,666 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside dipp pattern not great,nsf tyre and both rear tyres wearing low on tread-bulged on tread,rear springs corroding,exhaust deteriorating

rear brakes noisey in operation

Pass 7 May 2014 169,467 miles

engine light on, front and rear brake pads close to limit, both rear tyres wearing low (INVESTIGATE)

Fail 6 May 2014 169,467 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on, front brake pads close to limit, both rear tyres wearing low (investigate)

Pass 7 May 2013 146,468 miles

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2011 138,907 miles

both rear tyres are wearing low to 2mm

Fail 6 Jul 2011 132,860 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/f wheel arch cover damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2011 132,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/f wheel arch cover damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2010 116,103 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 104,150 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 92,558 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 74,342 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 54,437 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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FM04 LYH is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LYH, 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 FM04 LYH registered?

FM04 LYH is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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