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FT04 ARF

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

177,870 mi
Last recorded177,870 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 ARF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 177,870 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

windscreen cracked passenger side

Fail 2 Oct 2017 177,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

windscreen cracked passenger side

Pass 21 Sep 2016 175,427 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 175,427 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 166,696 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 166,687 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 155,514 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 143,304 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 134,069 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 3 Sep 2012 134,050 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Jul 2011 125,260 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 125,260 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 115,709 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 54,949 miles

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 104,990 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 104,978 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 96,289 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2008 96,287 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 78,698 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 78,424 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 77,023 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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FT04 ARF is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FT04 ARF, 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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FT04 ARF is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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