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MC04 EJU

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,575 mi
Last recorded144,575 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC04 EJU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 144,575 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 144,552 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seal leaking to gearbox (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both hub assy. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 138,933 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

factory cover sills fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2020 138,933 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cut and perished to inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

factory cover sills fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2019 133,983 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both rear inner sill backs corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2019 133,983 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both rear inner sill backs corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2018 127,117 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 127,117 miles

Central Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 119,945 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis - sub frame (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills - lower arms (2.4.A.3)

drivers door is damaged and difficult to close

nearside front bumper distorted

Fail 22 Sep 2017 119,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner arch (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis - sub frame (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills - lower arms (2.4.A.3)

drivers door is damaged and difficult to close

nearside front bumper distorted

Pass 21 Sep 2016 113,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 106,640 miles

both front inner wing plastic pannels loose

o/s/f bumper loose

under tray missing

Pass 22 Sep 2014 101,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 95,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cuts in n/s/f tyre outer wall

Fail 23 Sep 2013 95,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cuts in n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 21 Sep 2012 89,651 miles

ALL UNDER SIDE IS CORRODED

FUEL CAP FLAP IS INSECURE

Pass 21 Sep 2011 85,127 miles

N/S/R TYRE SIDE WALL IS CUT NO PLY OR CORD EXPOSED

O/S/F WHEEL RIM IS DAMAGED

THE N/S/F AND O/S/F TYRES ARE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 22 Sep 2010 80,317 miles

ns and osr seat belts not checked

osr inner sidelight inop

slight scratches on windscreen

Fail 22 Sep 2010 80,317 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ns and osr seat belts not checked

osr inner sidelight inop

slight scratches on windscreen

Pass 22 Sep 2009 72,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

slight play in offside and nearside rear caliper slide pins

Fail 21 Sep 2009 72,771 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

slight play in offside and nearside rear caliper slide pins

Pass 22 Sep 2008 64,357 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 64,357 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 56,965 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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MC04 EJU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MC04 EJU, 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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MC04 EJU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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