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LR04 VVT

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

128,418 mi
Last recorded128,418 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 VVT
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 128,418 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Fail 4 May 2024 128,269 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Aim not tested (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

General under body corrosion found

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides - perished slightly (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B , multiple cracks but not more than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 115,771 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 112,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Head lamp dim

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill but unable to full inspect due to shield (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension components surface corrosion

Fail 14 Jul 2022 112,040 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Head lamp dim

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill but unable to full inspect due to shield (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2021 107,629 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside aim dim but able to read pattern

Fail 5 Jul 2021 107,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside aim dim but able to read pattern

Pass 17 Jun 2020 104,820 miles

Rear Control arms ball joint dust covers starting to perrish.

both head light aims just passed.

Pass 13 Jun 2019 99,446 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 99,444 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam weak (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 92,777 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2018 92,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side weak (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2017 84,682 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 84,682 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 75,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

rear center brake light not working

Fail 6 Jun 2016 75,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

rear center brake light not working

Pass 29 Oct 2015 68,225 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 67,541 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 64,871 miles

Engine warning light illuminated.

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 62,257 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 62,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 57,370 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 53,254 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 49,138 miles

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2009 45,120 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 45,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

upper stop lamp inopertive

Pass 28 Feb 2008 41,155 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 37,694 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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LR04 VVT is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 VVT, 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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LR04 VVT is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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