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FV04 YUF

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

241,998 mi
Last recorded241,998 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 241,998 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 239,143 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 239,131 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 234,816 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 229,801 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Feb 2023 229,786 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jan 2022 221,870 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 214,908 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 205,276 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 196,972 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 196,972 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 180,063 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2017 180,063 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 164,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.81mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front inner + outer edge tyre wear

Offside Front inner edge tyre wear

suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2016 164,272 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Brake cable insecure handbrake cable (3.5.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe union (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.81mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front inner + outer edge tyre wear

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front inner edge tyre wear

suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2015 149,711 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 149,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/r brake pipe burst on brake roller test

Pass 4 Jul 2014 136,893 miles

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

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

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Jul 2013 125,855 miles

engine oil level low

offside front wiper blade split

Fail 3 Jul 2012 117,706 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 117,706 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 99,520 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 84,990 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 75,682 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 66,691 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 66,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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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FV04 YUF is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 FV04 YUF, 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 YUF registered?

FV04 YUF is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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