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LS04 RKJ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

147,881 mi
Last recorded147,881 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS04 RKJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 147,881 miles

Under Tray Fitted

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 146,741 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted making unable to check some testable items

slight corrosion underneath.

Fail 21 Mar 2024 146,741 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted making unable to check some testable items

slight corrosion underneath.

Pass 25 Mar 2023 144,798 miles

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

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted preventing some testable items

Pass 2 Apr 2022 141,123 miles

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

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on suspension and braking components underneath the vehicle.

Pass 20 Mar 2021 114,543 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 113,002 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 107,911 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 103,123 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 99,740 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 98,890 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 98,890 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 97,346 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 97,346 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 95,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2014 95,061 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 93,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Mar 2012 84,673 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 84,673 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre tread is worn on the inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2011 78,027 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 77,999 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 68,758 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 58,627 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 58,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front number plate slightly damagd

Pass 12 Mar 2008 48,538 miles

n/s rear tyre outer side wall damagd + tyre worn out of shape

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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LS04 RKJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LS04 RKJ, 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 LS04 RKJ registered?

LS04 RKJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 17 April 2004.

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