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M97 TRA

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

137,399 mi
Last recorded137,399 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM97 TRA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 137,399 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 136,625 miles

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2025 136,625 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft bearing housing fractured (6.1.7 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 135,333 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 131,893 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 129,768 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 123,134 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 116,754 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 114,197 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 112,866 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 104,894 miles

Corrosion under body

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2016 97,699 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 88,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Small cuts and splits in rear tyres

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 80,528 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 74,457 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 74,457 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 66,842 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 60,899 miles

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

front brake discs corroded and lipped

o s f headlamp aim slightly high

Pass 28 Oct 2010 55,608 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 51,324 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 45,198 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2008 45,172 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 38,401 miles

o s f tyre wearing on edges

slight cut in n s f tyre sidewall

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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M97 TRA is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 M97 TRA, 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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M97 TRA is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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