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FM04 PBY

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,777 mi
Last recorded135,777 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 135,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 127,046 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 126,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 118,964 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 108,580 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 108,579 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 96,505 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 88,825 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jun 2014 88,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 79,789 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 71,586 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 71,489 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 62,802 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 52,440 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 43,893 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 36,249 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 29,141 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 27,843 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 27,843 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s/f tyre scrubb ed the inner edge borderline †clutch cylinder creeking

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 PBY is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FM04 PBY, 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 PBY is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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