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MA04 YTJ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

114,568 mi
Last recorded114,568 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 114,568 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) os/ns ()

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Wipers damaged

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

Front coil spring corroded os/ns (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded os/ns (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 114,567 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) os/ns ()

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Wipers damaged

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

Front coil spring corroded os/ns (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded os/ns (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 112,278 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 105,729 miles

Judder from both front brakes

Play in both sides of steering rack

Repairs made to offside outer sill and covered with underseal

Fail 29 Apr 2014 105,728 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Judder from both front brakes

Play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 22 Oct 2013 101,026 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 100,492 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both front side lights slightly dim

Both headlamps misted

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 95,150 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 95,150 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 89,233 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 89,233 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 79,163 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 79,048 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both rear tyre worn on the inside edge + o/s/r has a cut on the inside edge, cord not exposed

Heatshield @ fuel tank insecure

Pass 21 Oct 2010 70,660 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 70,084 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 61,234 miles

Handbrake to the o/s is almose fully activated before the n/s comes on

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 60,995 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front o/s tyre wearing on both outer edge

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

Rear handbrake to o/s a little low for a vehicle of this type

Fail 13 Oct 2009 59,878 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front o/s tyre wearing on both outer edge

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

Rear handbrake to o/s a little low for a vehicle of this type

Pass 31 Oct 2008 50,336 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 38,062 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 28,022 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 28,013 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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 YTJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YTJ, 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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MA04 YTJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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