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FP04 VBJ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

127,788 mi
Last recorded127,788 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 VBJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 127,788 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 127,786 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 125,131 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 117,673 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 108,227 miles

Both front brake pipes have slight corrosion where not coated in plastic

Park brake lever has little reserve travel

Sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2018 108,226 miles

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested Brake pipe burst during test (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both front brake pipes have slight corrosion where not coated in plastic

Sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2017 90,757 miles

cover sills fitted

hand brake only just met requirements

Fail 28 Jun 2017 90,755 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

cover sills fitted

hand brake only just met requirements

Pass 9 Jun 2016 70,706 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover and under trays fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2015 66,769 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 64,767 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 64,767 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 62,293 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 62,293 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 60,724 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 59,353 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 57,469 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 55,319 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 52,610 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 49,540 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 May 2007 47,745 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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FP04 VBJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 FP04 VBJ, 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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FP04 VBJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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