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FM04 VKA

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,300 mi
Last recorded140,300 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 VKA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 140,300 miles

Engine light on

Fail 5 Jan 2018 140,300 miles

Engine light on

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 130,058 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Jan 2017 130,058 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jan 2016 125,085 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge and tyre starting to crack (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

temp repair to number plate lamp cover

Pass 7 Jan 2015 118,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine warning light indicates a fault

OSR tyre tread stepping on inside edge

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 118,492 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine warning light indicates a fault

OSR tyre tread stepping on inside edge

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 112,408 miles

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

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

engine light on

Pass 4 Jan 2013 102,254 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 102,254 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 90,543 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 82,017 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 67,432 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 29 Jan 2010 67,432 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

rear wiper split

Pass 7 Feb 2009 55,021 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 55,021 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 19 Jan 2008 43,345 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 33,317 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 VKA is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol 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 FM04 VKA, 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 VKA is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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