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HN04 BWJ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

187,322 mi
Last recorded187,322 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 BWJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 187,322 miles

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2025 187,322 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2024 184,090 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front plastic under tray broken

rear exhaust heat shield loose above back box

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2023 180,938 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 108,963 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 180,938 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning p/steering fault indicated (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 177,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 177,204 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 174,129 miles

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

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

Slight exhaust leak

Pass 15 Sep 2020 172,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 165,449 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 165,449 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system heavily corroded

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 161,498 miles

Exhaust intermediate hanger bracket broken away

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 154,421 miles

Damage to windscreen outside of swept area

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 154,087 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Damage to windscreen outside of swept area

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 146,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 139,882 miles

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

Nsr tyre has cut in outer wall.

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

Osr anti roll bar d bush showing signs of wear.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 139,882 miles

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

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

Nsr tyre has cut in outer wall.

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

Osr anti roll bar d bush showing signs of wear.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 130,346 miles

Front brakes wearing

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 130,346 miles

Front brakes wearing

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 120,615 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 120,615 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 110,828 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 99,084 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 85,775 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 72,599 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 57,723 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 57,723 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 40,602 miles

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

front brake imbalance on maximum limit 25%

unable to check outer sills fully due to plastic trims fitted

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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HN04 BWJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 HN04 BWJ, 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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HN04 BWJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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