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LV04 VSU

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,335 mi
Last recorded165,335 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV04 VSU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 165,335 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 165,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 160,663 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 160,663 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 155,608 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 154,384 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

parking brake only met efficiency the system may require adjustment or repair

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Fail 6 Feb 2017 154,374 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

parking brake only met efficiency the system may require adjustment or repair

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 26 Feb 2016 149,558 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

clutch hydraulic pipe is heavy corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2015 145,469 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 140,807 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damage

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2013 134,056 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs inner braking surface worn and pitted

slight deterioation to offside rear tyre outer side wall

Fail 13 Mar 2013 134,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs inner braking surface worn and pitted

slight deterioation to offside rear tyre outer side wall

Pass 23 Mar 2012 129,859 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 124,585 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 117,864 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 109,865 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 103,895 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 97,614 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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LV04 VSU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LV04 VSU, 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 LV04 VSU registered?

LV04 VSU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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