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FN04 VUJ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

242,098 mi
Last recorded242,098 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 242,098 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack on main tred

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wear on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all lower arms (2.4.G.1)

battery loose

engine and underside covers fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2016 242,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Rear stop light not working

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack on main tred

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wear on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wear on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all lower arms (2.4.G.1)

battery loose

engine and underside covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2015 231,072 miles

coil springs corroding

front brake discs worn, corroding

metal brake pipes starting to corrode, brake & fuel pipes not checked properly due to plastic coated

n/s/r wheel rim damaged inner edge

o/s/f flexi brake hose starting to crack

outer sill covers, engine covers fitted

rear brake pads wearing low

slight wear o/s n/s rear anti roll bar D bushes

Fail 31 Oct 2015 231,072 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam os ns (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Stop lamp not working os ns (1.2.1b)

coil springs corroding

front brake discs worn, corroding

metal brake pipes starting to corrode, brake & fuel pipes not checked properly due to plastic coated

n/s/r wheel rim damaged inner edge

o/s/f flexi brake hose starting to crack

outer sill covers, engine covers fitted

rear brake pads wearing low

slight wear o/s n/s rear anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 1 Nov 2014 214,247 miles

metal brake & fuel pipes plastic coated

outer sills, engine covers fitted

slight play o/s n/s front bottom ball joints

Pass 30 Oct 2013 199,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2013 199,236 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

1.hand brake noisey when applied 2.n/s steering rack slight play

1.o/s/f fog light missing 2.reverse lights not working

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 184,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2012 184,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

1.o/s/f fog light missing 2.rear wiper blade split 3.rear screen washer not working

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2011 168,340 miles

boot area,outer sills & underside of car not checked properly due to covers

both front tyres worn inner edges,on limit

brake & fuel pipes not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers

brake fluid level low

front & rear brake discs worn(poss undersize)pads not checked

front pads low

Fail 29 Oct 2011 168,340 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

boot area,outer sills & underside of car not checked properly due to covers

both front tyres worn inner edges,on limit

brake & fuel pipes not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers

brake fluid level low

front & rear brake discs worn(poss undersize)pads not checked

front pads low

Pass 30 Oct 2010 151,182 miles

boot area,outer sills & underside of engine area not checked properly due to covers

front & rear brake discs worn

front brakes slight imbalance

metal brake & fuel pipes not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers

slight play steering rack

Pass 2 Nov 2009 129,257 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre cracks on main tread not to cords

Fail 2 Nov 2009 129,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside front tyre cracks on main tread not to cords

Pass 1 Nov 2008 110,993 miles

boot area,outer sills & underside of engine area not checked properly due to covers

metal brake & fuel pipes not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers

o/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

rear brake pads low

Fail 2 Nov 2007 85,836 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

boot area & outer sills not checked properly due to covers

brake discs wearing,front pads low

brake fluid level low

n/s/f tyre worn on edges,on limit

o/s/f tyre worn edges(poss close to cords)slight cuts sidewall

slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

small chip in windscreen

Pass 2 Nov 2007 85,836 miles

boot area & outer sills not checked properly due to covers

brake discs wearing,front pads low

brake fluid level low

n/s/f tyre worn on edges,on limit

o/s/f tyre worn edges(poss close to cords)slight cuts sidewall

slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

small chip in windscreen

Pass 30 Apr 2007 78,516 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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FN04 VUJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VUJ, 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 VUJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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