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FT04 SLU

2004 Toyota Avensis

Gold Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

200,686 mi
Last recorded200,686 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 SLU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 200,686 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 178,208 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central front and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

rear wiper blade deterioated

Fail 24 Sep 2019 177,670 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 166,784 miles

general corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2017 150,838 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 138,176 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 137,615 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 121,750 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 121,642 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour blue not white (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour blue not white (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 116,701 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 116,654 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 109,202 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 109,202 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2012 101,554 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 101,554 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 94,008 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 85,834 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 85,834 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 77,325 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

wheel bearing noise on road test unable to find during test

Fail 8 Oct 2009 77,325 miles

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

Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

wheel bearing noise on road test unable to find during test

Pass 20 Oct 2008 69,021 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 49,813 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 SLU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Gold with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SLU, 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 SLU registered?

FT04 SLU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 26 August 2004.

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