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MB04 FSE

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

93,904 mi
Last recorded93,904 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 FSE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 93,904 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 93,904 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 92,318 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 91,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall (glued) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 91,166 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall (glued) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 90,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated hub (4.11 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 90,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated hub (4.11 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 89,361 miles

Rear under body structure corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2020 89,361 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear under body structure corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2019 88,330 miles

Rear Inner sills slightly corroded.

Fail 29 Mar 2019 88,330 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Inner sills slightly corroded.

Pass 30 Mar 2018 87,368 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 86,917 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 86,437 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively hand brake (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 85,089 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 84,036 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 81,515 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 81,494 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 78,596 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 72,956 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 68,431 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 68,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 60,386 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 52,920 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 41,766 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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MB04 FSE is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MB04 FSE, 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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MB04 FSE is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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