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LY04 ESU

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

106,265 mi
Last recorded106,265 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 ESU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 106,265 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 106,265 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 93,387 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 71,974 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 61,194 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 53,984 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 44,403 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 44,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 44,109 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 44,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 43,672 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 43,672 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 42,902 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 20 Sep 2016 42,111 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 42,111 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 41,353 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 41,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 40,502 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 39,711 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 38,835 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 37,806 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 36,778 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 35,260 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 35,260 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 33,932 miles

advise on condition of n/s/r tyre slightly mis-shaped

Fail 28 Sep 2007 32,534 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 32,534 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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LY04 ESU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LY04 ESU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY04 ESU registered?

LY04 ESU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 April 2004.

Is LY04 ESU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY04 ESU shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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