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J20 RMG

2004 Toyota Avensis

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

157,807 mi
Last recorded157,807 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 RMG
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 157,807 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

parking brake weak / on minimum

reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 13 Mar 2018 147,727 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged.

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

Plastic cover sills fitted preventing full inspection of sill panels.

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 137,572 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 127,059 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 126,852 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 113,857 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 102,897 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 91,174 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 79,146 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 78,966 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 67,954 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 67,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 56,624 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 56,624 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit ;

Fail 23 Apr 2009 45,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 45,842 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 31,521 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 15,964 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 15,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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J20 RMG is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 J20 RMG, 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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J20 RMG is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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