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HC04 AMK

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

127,969 mi
Last recorded127,969 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC04 AMK
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 127,969 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 127,890 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear of vehicle showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2022 124,534 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 124,391 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 121,006 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 120,977 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 117,709 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 117,709 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2019 112,530 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2019 112,514 miles

Central Seat belt missing stalk (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 109,076 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2018 109,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2017 105,390 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both lens (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside washer jet poor

eml light on

front and rear pads low

Pass 28 May 2016 101,747 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 89,393 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 80,075 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 72,986 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 65,396 miles

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

offside front windscreen wiper blade starting to split

Pass 1 Apr 2011 59,730 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 54,926 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 49,324 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 43,491 miles

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

hand brake needs adjusting

Pass 26 May 2007 35,881 miles

front number plate is cracked

the parking brake has long travel

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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HC04 AMK is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HC04 AMK, 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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HC04 AMK is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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