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MJ04 VYA

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,661 mi
Last recorded171,661 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 171,661 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive NEEDS ATTENTION (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 171,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive NEEDS ATTENTION (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 166,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front headlamp beam image just visible

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake lever has minimal reserve travel

Pass 26 May 2018 159,115 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

boot lid not openable

Fail 26 May 2018 159,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

boot lid not openable

Pass 8 Jun 2017 154,005 miles

Boot lid does not open.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner shoulder.

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 153,988 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Boot lid does not open.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner shoulder.

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 146,408 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2, also worm bald on inner shoulder ()

Nearside Rear two out of three sidelights are not working

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre also uneven wear/stepping on inner shoulder ()

Offside Rear two out of three sidelights are not working

Fail 6 Jun 2016 146,353 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2, also worm bald on inner shoulder ()

Nearside Rear two out of three sidelights are not working

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre also uneven wear/stepping on inner shoulder ()

Offside Rear two out of three sidelights are not working

Pass 8 Jun 2015 138,895 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 138,895 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 135,354 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 119,735 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2012 102,147 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 92,996 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 79,488 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 65,929 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 65,821 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 58,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre outer wall lightly scuffed.

Fail 18 Apr 2008 58,338 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre outer tread worn low and outer wall lightly scuffed.(advise renewal.)

offside front tyre outer wall lightly scuffed.

offside rear tyre outer wall lightly scuffed.

Pass 10 Apr 2007 46,530 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 VYA is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VYA, 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 VYA is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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