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FP04 VMA

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,140 mi
Last recorded73,140 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 VMA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 73,140 miles

all metal brake pipes have light corrosion

various areas of corrosion to underside of vehicle

various panel damage

Fail 26 Apr 2025 73,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

all metal brake pipes have light corrosion

various areas of corrosion to underside of vehicle

various panel damage

Pass 24 Apr 2024 70,573 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 64,803 miles

Central Front Lower UNDERTRAY FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Central Front Upper ENGINE COVER FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 63,020 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 63,020 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 62,992 miles

Nearside Front no visual on brake pads check at next service with wheels off

Offside Front no visual on brake pads

Pass 25 May 2019 62,718 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 62,644 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 62,644 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 May 2017 62,505 miles

Rear tyres deteriated

Pass 23 May 2016 62,130 miles

Offside Front headlamp has water droplets inside

engine cover/under tray fitted obstructing some component check

Fail 23 May 2016 62,130 miles

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

Offside Front headlamp has water droplets inside

engine cover/under tray fitted obstructing some component check

Pass 21 May 2015 61,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2015 61,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 61,189 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 61,189 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 May 2013 59,903 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside front tyre starting to deteriorate

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 18 May 2013 59,903 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside front tyre starting to deteriorate

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 26 May 2012 59,244 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 58,486 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

offside rear coil spring corroded top section

unable to see front and rear brake pads clearly

under tray covers fitted and side skirts fitted to sills

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 15 May 2010 57,621 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 55,636 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2008 54,405 miles

Coolant leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2007 51,305 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 51,276 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 VMA is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol 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 FP04 VMA, 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 VMA is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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