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FV04 RWU

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,159 mi
Last recorded187,159 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 RWU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 187,159 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Slight under-body surface rust

Pass 29 Sep 2020 183,305 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 183,300 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 178,321 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 170,533 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 170,533 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 161,649 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 9 Mar 2017 161,649 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 148,891 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced dim (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 148,612 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced dim (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 139,142 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

high level stoplight inoperative

nearside front lower ball joint split pin missing?

oil level low

Fail 16 Mar 2015 139,142 miles

oil level low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

high level stoplight inoperative

nearside front lower ball joint split pin missing?

Pass 21 Mar 2014 128,516 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 118,899 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 105,616 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 93,364 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 80,288 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 68,580 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 54,423 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 44,927 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 44,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 RWU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RWU, 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 RWU registered?

FV04 RWU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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