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ML04 DZX

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,421 mi
Last recorded139,421 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 DZX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 139,421 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 139,421 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch liner loose (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 135,049 miles

ENGINE COVER

Pass 4 May 2018 121,356 miles

child seat fitted at nearside rear ,seat belt unexamined

corrosion in rear hubs

corrosion in rear springs

Pass 5 May 2017 107,947 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tightness felt when rotating wheel

engine and under covers fitted

power steering fluid low

Fail 5 May 2017 107,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm = 1.37 mm and devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tightness felt when rotating wheel

Offside Rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

engine and under covers fitted

power steering fluid low

Pass 22 Apr 2016 96,640 miles

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 1 May 2015 91,124 miles

Nearside rear coil spring corroded

Wipers smear screen

Fail 29 Apr 2015 91,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear coil spring corroded

Wipers smear screen

Pass 7 May 2014 89,306 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 88,567 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 24 Apr 2012 87,377 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 21 Apr 2011 85,521 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 83,658 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 79,732 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 75,538 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 59,859 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 59,859 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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ML04 DZX is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black 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 ML04 DZX, 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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ML04 DZX is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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