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LO04 BUA

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

122,484 mi
Last recorded122,484 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO04 BUA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 122,484 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

eml on

Pass 21 Jul 2023 121,353 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 119,289 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 117,029 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 113,722 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 110,547 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 107,865 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 103,122 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 96,239 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 92,512 miles

STRONG ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Fail 23 Jul 2015 92,512 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

STRONG ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 1 Aug 2014 88,864 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 84,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2012 82,651 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 76,319 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 76,284 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 68,341 miles

n/s/r tyre worn/ tread cracking

Fail 9 Jul 2010 68,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/r tyre worn/ tread cracking

Pass 15 Jul 2009 61,464 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 53,316 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 40,316 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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LO04 BUA is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LO04 BUA, 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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LO04 BUA is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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