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KS04 VGU

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

163,318 mi
Last recorded163,318 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS04 VGU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 163,318 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 163,309 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 155,500 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 155,491 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 149,497 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 143,147 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 135,446 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 129,436 miles

Malfunction indicator lamp on

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 May 2017 129,436 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Wipers worn

Malfunction indicator lamp on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 May 2016 123,830 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked / deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 20 May 2016 123,830 miles

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

Engine management light active on dash

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked / deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 26 May 2015 117,551 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2015 117,551 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 110,053 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 7 May 2014 110,053 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine management light on

unable to check wipers correctly due to washers not working

Pass 28 May 2013 103,500 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)

both front tyres void of tread on inner and outer edges

eml on

Fail 28 May 2013 103,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

both front tyres void of tread on inner and outer edges

eml on

Pass 2 Jun 2012 97,191 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 97,191 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 88,700 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 88,697 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 81,077 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine light on, on dash

rear screen wash not working

under tray insercure

Fail 22 May 2010 81,077 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine light on, on dash

rear screen wash not working

under tray insercure

Pass 30 May 2009 69,270 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 69,270 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 3 Jun 2008 60,036 miles

offside front & rear wiper blades worn

Fail 3 Jun 2008 60,036 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front & rear wiper blades worn

Pass 19 May 2007 47,728 miles
Fail 19 May 2007

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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KS04 VGU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 KS04 VGU, 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 KS04 VGU registered?

KS04 VGU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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