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FT04 FGJ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

242,592 mi
Last recorded242,592 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 FGJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 242,592 miles

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

brake pipes covered in grease in places unable to check thoroughly

engine noisy on idle possibly coming from auxilary belts area

Fail 28 Jun 2017 242,585 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Coolant leak radiator area ()

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

brake pipes covered in grease in places unable to check thoroughly

engine noisy on idle possibly coming from auxilary belts area

Pass 26 Jan 2016 228,811 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear child seat fitted

Fail 23 Dec 2015 228,661 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

child seat fitted not able to fully check rear seat belt

Pass 25 Oct 2014 213,463 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 196,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2013 196,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 176,910 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 158,941 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 138,034 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 116,435 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 92,866 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 69,143 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 69,143 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 69,133 miles

travel in handbrake

Fail 28 Sep 2007 69,133 miles

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

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

travel in handbrake

Pass 24 May 2007 61,889 miles

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

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

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 FGJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FGJ, 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 FT04 FGJ registered?

FT04 FGJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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