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FV04 VFJ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,874 mi
Last recorded86,874 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2019 86,874 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner sills showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2018 81,529 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Sills showing signs of surface corrosion

Fail 7 Jun 2018 81,516 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Sills showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 17 May 2017 74,055 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 63,618 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 63,618 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2015 54,915 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 46,396 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 46,396 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 40,435 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

near side rear tyre has splits in the tread

Pass 11 Jun 2012 35,576 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 35,552 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 31,385 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 28,124 miles

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

spare wheel fitted at time of test N/S/F

Fail 3 Jun 2009 23,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 23,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 18,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 May 2007 14,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VFJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VFJ, 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 VFJ registered?

FV04 VFJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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