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HF04 VGP

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

125,979 mi
Last recorded125,979 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 VGP
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 125,979 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 125,939 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

central stop light not working

Pass 9 Jul 2013 113,343 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre stoplamp inoperative, unable to inspect wiring.

Fail 2 Jul 2013 113,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre stoplamp inoperative, unable to inspect wiring.

Fail 26 May 2012 98,888 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake fluid level getting low.

centre stop lamp inoperative, unable to inspect wiring to see if connected.

engine management lamp staying on.

o/s headlamp slightly dim.

rear wiperblade split.

slight corrosion n/s inner sill panel.

slight corrosion o/s inner sill panel.

sumpbung loose and leaking oil.

Pass 26 May 2012 98,888 miles

brake fluid level getting low.

centre stop lamp inoperative, unable to inspect wiring to see if connected.

engine management lamp staying on.

o/s headlamp slightly dim.

rear wiperblade split.

slight corrosion n/s inner sill panel.

slight corrosion o/s inner sill panel.

sumpbung loose and leaking oil.

Pass 26 May 2011 85,288 miles

Rear disc pitted

Fail 25 May 2011 85,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear disc pitted

Pass 18 Jan 2010 70,506 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 70,506 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 60,493 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 48,070 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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HF04 VGP is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HF04 VGP, 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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HF04 VGP is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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