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MJ04 EXU

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,607 mi
Last recorded124,607 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 EXU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 124,607 miles

Front engine covers fitted top and bottom

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 10 Nov 2020 124,607 miles

Front engine covers fitted top and bottom

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

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 14 May 2019 120,375 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front engine cover top and bottom

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 31 Jan 2018 115,722 miles

Front engine cover top and bottom

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 110,614 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (3.5.1i)

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted.

under trays fitted.

Fail 28 Feb 2017 110,614 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 16 Feb 2016 106,301 miles

Nearside Front side wall damaged

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

all tyres minor perishing

Pass 6 Feb 2015 100,890 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2014 96,454 miles

n/s/f brake efforts a little down

Pass 19 Feb 2013 91,231 miles

both front tyres low in general...3mm

o/s inner rack joint a little noisy

Fail 16 Feb 2012

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 80,285 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front headlamps condensating slightly.

front brake discs corroded.

Pass 22 Feb 2011 80,285 miles

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

both front headlamps condensating slightly.

front brake discs corroded.

Pass 12 Oct 2009 74,191 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 70,515 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 64,001 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 51,055 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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MJ04 EXU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EXU, 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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What year was MJ04 EXU registered?

MJ04 EXU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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