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MJ04 VUW

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,206 mi
Last recorded128,206 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 128,206 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 111,592 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 106,802 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2014 97,130 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 97,130 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 91,571 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 85,926 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 85,926 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 82,779 miles

Near side front tyre worn low

Off side rear tyre worn low

Fail 16 Nov 2010 82,777 miles

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

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

Near side front tyre worn low

Off side rear tyre worn low

Pass 9 Nov 2009 78,347 miles

Both front tyres 2mm

Fail 9 Nov 2009 78,347 miles

Both front tyres 2mm

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 130,343 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 130,343 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 121,822 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 95,536 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 VUW 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 MJ04 VUW, 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 VUW registered?

MJ04 VUW is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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