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FN04 VTA

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,938 mi
Last recorded135,938 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 VTA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2021 135,938 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 133,469 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 127,835 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 127,827 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 123,618 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 119,320 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 119,316 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 115,458 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 111,410 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 107,315 miles

n/s/f tyre small split but ok

Pass 8 Apr 2013 102,508 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 97,908 miles

osf tyre wearing on outer edge and close to limit on 2mm

Fail 6 Apr 2011 92,778 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nsf tyre wearing on the outer edge

nsr tyre worn on outer edge also cracking in the centre

Pass 6 Apr 2011 92,778 miles

nsf tyre wearing on the outer edge

nsr tyre worn on outer edge also cracking in the centre

Fail 15 Apr 2010 89,878 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 89,878 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 75,808 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 75,757 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 62,613 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 50,537 miles

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

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

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

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

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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FN04 VTA is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FN04 VTA, 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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FN04 VTA is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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