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IDZ 1199

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

161,773 mi
Last recorded161,773 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIDZ 1199
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 161,773 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 161,773 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2025 161,733 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 160,218 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 160,215 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2022 158,457 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 158,457 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 148,671 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 148,670 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 147,272 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 140,549 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 133,811 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 133,811 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 125,377 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 125,377 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damage

Pass 15 Feb 2016 115,506 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 106,000 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 96,423 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 96,423 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 88,643 miles

slight damage nearside front droplink dust cover

Pass 7 Feb 2012 81,587 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 75,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 75,669 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 68,073 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 68,073 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 61,663 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 49,793 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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IDZ 1199 is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 IDZ 1199, 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 IDZ 1199 registered?

IDZ 1199 is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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