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MD04 FXS

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

165,198 mi
Last recorded165,198 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD04 FXS
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 165,198 miles

Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2017 165,181 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside inner wheel arch marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating both sides (1.2.1b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both sides (2.2.A.1b)

Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in sides arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2016 132,608 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a groove in outer sidewall (possibly run when flat)

oil leaks

underside of vehicle and suspension components rusty and weak in places

Fail 13 Apr 2016 131,461 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre has a groove in outer sidewall (possibly run when flat)

Offside Front Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% inner (1.1.A.3b)

oil leaks

underside of vehicle and suspension components rusty and weak in places

Pass 2 Apr 2015 89,341 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 89,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Apr 2014 234,140 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 234,140 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 195,389 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

engine management light on

Pass 9 Apr 2013 195,389 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 27 Mar 2012 184,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine light on

Pass 15 Apr 2011 150,897 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 211,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 168,304 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 111,039 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 89,277 miles

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

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

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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MD04 FXS is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MD04 FXS, 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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MD04 FXS is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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