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FM04 VKB

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

58,100 mi
Last recorded58,100 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 58,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 51,802 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 45,355 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 45,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 44,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded.unable to check properly as hidden by splash guard (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside one of headlamp mount brackets broken

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded.unable to check properly as hidden by splash guard (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside side repeater lens missing

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres heavy cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various suspension components corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2022 44,742 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded.unable to check properly as hidden by splash guard (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside one of headlamp mount brackets broken

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded.unable to check properly as hidden by splash guard (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside side repeater lens missing

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres heavy cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2021 43,480 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded.unable to check properly as hidden behind splash guard (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside headlamp mount bracket broken

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded.unable to check properly as hidden behind splash guard (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 41,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

surface corrosion on various suspension components

Pass 6 Jun 2019 37,569 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion on various components on underside of car

Pass 13 Jun 2018 35,411 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 32,905 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre heavily cracked and perished worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre heavily cracked and perished worn on outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre heavily cracked and perished worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre heavily cracked and perished

centre stop light dont work

engine management light on

Pass 14 Jun 2016 30,010 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 27,143 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 24,691 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jun 2013 20,423 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 16,402 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 16,402 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 13,139 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 13,138 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 9,683 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front wipers split

front brakes approx 80% worn

n/s/r tyre has a cut in the tread, no cords showing

rear pads approx 70% worn

Pass 22 Jun 2009 5,341 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 3,513 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 19,661 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge which is raised. customer to monitor.

small cut in nearside rear tyre, advise.

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 VKB is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VKB, 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 VKB is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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