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FT04 FHV

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

220,188 mi
Last recorded220,188 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 FHV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 220,188 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 219,910 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 212,689 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 204,872 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 196,606 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 196,501 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 186,955 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 178,509 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undercarriage allover slightly corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2017 164,365 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on connection to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 140,378 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 135,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underbody slight corrosion

Fail 10 Oct 2015 135,035 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

child seat fitted

osr tyre has a nail

steering rack noisy

Pass 4 Oct 2014 126,605 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 126,603 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 123,774 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 121,414 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 112,534 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 112,534 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 100,525 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 89,684 miles

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

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)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 57,984 miles

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

crack in front number plate

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 FHV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 FT04 FHV, 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 FHV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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