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FV04 EXL

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,419 mi
Last recorded108,419 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 EXL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 108,419 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 176,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2014 176,031 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Reverse lamp not working

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Aug 2014 176,008 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

a b s wires insecure

e m l on

fire extinguisher u/s

Pass 1 Aug 2013 144,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre has damage to inner sidewall, notdeep enough to expose chords/ply

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2013 144,647 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

EML light illuminated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front tyre has damage to inner sidewall, notdeep enough to expose chords/ply

P/S light illuminated

TRC OFF light illuminated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

VSC light illuminated

Pass 10 Jul 2012 112,329 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 80,616 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 5 May 2011 151,683 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 96,563 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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FV04 EXL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FV04 EXL, 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 FV04 EXL registered?

FV04 EXL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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