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FN04 XWU

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

171,342 mi
Last recorded171,342 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2024 171,342 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2024 171,284 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2023 164,928 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 158,898 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 154,149 miles

Advise general corrosion.

Advise suspension arms corroded.

Fail 23 Jan 2021 154,142 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Both front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Advise general corrosion.

Advise suspension arms corroded.

Pass 23 Apr 2019 146,152 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 146,152 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 139,357 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 135,338 miles

Centre brake light in /op

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2016 135,338 miles

Centre brake light in /op

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2015 129,587 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 119,038 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 109,391 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 108,181 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 108,177 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 97,952 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 91,918 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 75,757 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 54,435 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 49,111 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 49,111 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 43,037 miles

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

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

interior mirror missing.

Fail 19 May 2008 43,037 miles

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

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

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

interior mirror missing.

Pass 19 May 2007 37,561 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 35,424 miles

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

advise misting to o/s headlamp

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 XWU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XWU, 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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What year was FN04 XWU registered?

FN04 XWU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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