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FT04 UPA

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

252,132 mi
Last recorded252,132 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 UPA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 252,132 miles

parking brake require adjustment

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 252,131 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

parking brake require adjustment

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 241,567 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 220,684 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 220,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 198,979 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 180,756 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 180,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

mil light on

Pass 1 Dec 2008 155,613 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edge

hand brake lever has slight travel

Pass 16 Jun 2008 130,854 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 102,353 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 100,242 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 100,113 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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 UPA is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 UPA, 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 UPA registered?

FT04 UPA is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 23 August 2004.

Is FT04 UPA safe to buy?

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