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MF04 RFE

2004 Toyota Avensis

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,000 mi
Last recorded128,000 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 RFE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 128,000 miles

Hand brake comes up high - reserve travel ok

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm - 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 128,000 miles

Hand brake comes up high - reserve travel ok

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm - 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 118,652 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 114,905 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

handbrake comes up high

Pass 26 Sep 2013 109,577 miles

OSF tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake comes up high

Fail 30 Aug 2012 98,036 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyre walls cut

Pass 30 Aug 2012 98,036 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyre walls cut

Pass 31 Aug 2011 87,777 miles

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

all tyres walls cut/damaged

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 30 Aug 2011 87,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

all tyres walls cut/damaged

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 23 Jul 2010 75,989 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 67,590 miles

Hand brake needs adjustment to travel of lever

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

Wipers smearimg when tested

Fail 8 Aug 2009 67,590 miles

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

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

Hand brake needs adjustment to travel of lever

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

Wipers smearimg when tested

Pass 19 Jul 2008 56,964 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 56,825 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside front inner wing guard is insecure

Pass 13 Jul 2007 46,859 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 46,828 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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MF04 RFE is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 MF04 RFE, 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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MF04 RFE is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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