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MJ04 EWN

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

140,283 mi
Last recorded140,283 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 EWN
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 140,283 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 137,240 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 135,348 miles

engine clattery

rear anti roll bar offside bush worn

rear tyres worn on edges

tailgate rams weak

various body/bumper damage

Fail 23 Sep 2022 135,348 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

engine clattery

rear anti roll bar offside bush worn

rear tyres worn on edges

tailgate rams weak

various body/bumper damage

Pass 23 Sep 2021 133,173 miles

engine clattery

rear tyres perished and worn on edges

various body/bumper damage

Fail 18 Sep 2021 133,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

all brake calipers damp

engine clattery

rear tyres perished and worn on edges

various body/bumper damage

Pass 31 Aug 2020 129,680 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 126,649 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 119,101 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 119,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 109,755 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust clamp deteriorated but exhaust not insecure.

Pass 3 Sep 2016 103,674 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2016 103,674 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 95,220 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers fitted

front brake pads getting low

slight corrosion on rear coil springs

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2015 95,109 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers fitted

front brake pads getting low

slight corrosion on rear coil springs

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2014 88,916 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads low

Fail 13 Sep 2014 88,873 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads low

Pass 17 Sep 2013 79,208 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake lever has a lot travel but still has some reserve travel

offside front headlamp dip beam light output slightly reduced

Fail 17 Sep 2013 79,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake lever has a lot travel but still has some reserve travel

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm tread depth

offside front headlamp dip beam light output slightly reduced

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit of 1.6mm tread depth and bald on inner edge

Fail 31 Aug 2012 69,134 miles

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

unable to check front brake pads due to type of caliper fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2012 69,134 miles

unable to check front brake pads due to type of caliper fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2011 62,271 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 62,271 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 53,524 miles

nearside rear outer brake pad worn low

Fail 14 Sep 2010 53,524 miles

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

nearside rear outer brake pad worn low

Pass 5 Sep 2009 44,643 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 37,679 miles

both front tyres getting low

handbrake travel high

nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted

Fail 18 Sep 2007 29,940 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 29,940 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 27,207 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 27,207 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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MJ04 EWN is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 MJ04 EWN, 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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MJ04 EWN is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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