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LO04 NLJ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

188,994 mi
Last recorded188,994 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO04 NLJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 188,994 miles

RATTLE/NOISE IN ENGINE

Fail 21 Jun 2017 188,723 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S/F (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint N/S/F (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high O/S (1.8)

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH HEADLIGHTS (1.7.5a)

RATTLE/NOISE IN ENGINE

Pass 25 Jul 2016 174,261 miles

RATTLE IN ENGINE

Fail 24 Jul 2015 157,820 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 157,820 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 146,023 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 146,023 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 132,817 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 132,817 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 120,889 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 120,707 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 111,997 miles

rear brake discs in very poor condition

Fail 28 Jul 2011 111,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 3 Aug 2010 97,749 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 85,472 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 74,416 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 62,253 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 NLJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LO04 NLJ, 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 NLJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 24 August 2004.

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