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FM04 WRL

2004 Toyota Avensis

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,274 mi
Last recorded164,274 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 WRL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 164,274 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 161,231 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 157,841 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 157,841 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 151,563 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 142,902 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 137,263 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Tyre slightly cut

Pass 19 Apr 2016 133,757 miles

washer cap missing

Fail 19 Apr 2016 133,757 miles

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

washer cap missing

Pass 20 Apr 2015 116,456 miles

mil light on at time of test

Fail 20 Apr 2015 116,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

mil light on at time of test

Pass 29 Apr 2014 91,347 miles

Advise eml on dash

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 83,207 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 73,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine worning light on

cut in n/s/f tyre but not showing cords

o/s/f lower ball joint slightly leaking grease

Pass 5 Mar 2012 73,993 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre but not showing cords

engine worning light on

o/s/f lower ball joint slightly leaking grease

Pass 5 May 2011 67,255 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 58,450 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 50,397 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 50,397 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

NSF Tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2008 42,267 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 35,662 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 35,662 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 WRL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WRL, 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 WRL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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