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LM04 LFX

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

183,382 mi
Last recorded183,382 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM04 LFX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 183,382 miles

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

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

Vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 13 Aug 2025 183,380 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 25 Mar 2025 183,139 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction MIL warning light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak hole in rear section (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached 2 mounting bracket`s broken off (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner/outer sill`s corroded and weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both headlamp pattern`s weak

Pass 25 Mar 2024 176,722 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 176,722 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 173,769 miles

inner sills corroded

suspension componants weak and corroded

Fail 17 May 2022 173,769 miles

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

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

inner sills corroded

suspension componants weak and corroded

Pass 21 May 2021 169,356 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle flaking

Fail 20 May 2021 169,355 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Tto flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle flaking

Pass 28 Apr 2020 166,291 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 159,343 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 152,408 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)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 146,244 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 139,424 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 133,567 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 129,005 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 123,486 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2013 123,486 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

n/s wiper starting to split

Pass 23 Apr 2012 116,968 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)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 116,966 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 110,036 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 104,066 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 96,769 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 96,768 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 89,124 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 82,095 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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LM04 LFX is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LM04 LFX, 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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LM04 LFX is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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