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FT04 SMU

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

151,938 mi
Last recorded151,938 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 151,938 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)

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 151,938 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 143,309 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 143,106 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 130,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Feb 2013 130,591 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jan 2012 120,137 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 119,566 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 102,351 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 102,351 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 87,375 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 66,927 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 53,193 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 SMU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FT04 SMU registered?

FT04 SMU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 22 July 2004.

Is FT04 SMU safe to buy?

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