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LR04 DXU

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

306,230 mi
Last recorded306,230 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 DXU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 306,230 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 306,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 May 2016 265,969 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 229,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Dec 2014 229,098 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light illuminated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2014 228,785 miles

Condensation in near side head lamp

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2014 228,516 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Condensation in near side head lamp

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 202,630 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 27 Nov 2013 202,624 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 5 Dec 2012 172,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 146,778 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 106,108 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 106,003 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 135,826 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 131,709 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 115,777 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 115,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2008 113,171 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 97,726 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2007 97,726 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 May 2007 95,448 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 95,418 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 88,958 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 88,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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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LR04 DXU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LR04 DXU, 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 LR04 DXU registered?

LR04 DXU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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