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MA04 FCV

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,743 mi
Last recorded140,743 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 FCV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 140,743 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 140,419 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 121,749 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

excessive travel on handbrake lever

Pass 3 Feb 2016 107,360 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 107,355 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2015 103,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

center rear stop lamp inoperative

Fail 4 Oct 2015 103,816 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

center rear stop lamp inoperative

Pass 15 Mar 2014 86,623 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 81,994 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 81,994 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 76,362 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 70,164 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 70,164 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 64,157 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 58,579 miles

both front tyres have perished on outside edge

Pass 19 Mar 2008 51,325 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 41,028 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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MA04 FCV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MA04 FCV, 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 MA04 FCV registered?

MA04 FCV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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