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ML04 JBZ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

190,638 mi
Last recorded190,638 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 190,638 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 179,599 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear d bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs lipped

front pads appear low

rear brake discs corroded

rear stabilizer link ball joint covers starting to perish

slight play in nearside front inner track rod joint

Fail 29 Apr 2016 179,599 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear d bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs lipped

front pads appear low

rear brake discs corroded

rear stabilizer link ball joint covers starting to perish

slight play in nearside front inner track rod joint

Pass 23 Apr 2015 168,379 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front fog lamp lense damaged

windscreen has damage outside the swept area

Pass 2 Apr 2014 156,449 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to both rear brake discs

windscreen has damage outside of the swept area

Pass 26 Apr 2013 144,088 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 132,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyres tread depth becoming low

windsceen has damage outside the swept area

Pass 6 Apr 2011 118,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre tread worn on edges / has perrishing splits to inner side wall

offside rear tyre has perrishing splits to inner side wall

windscreen has damage outside the swept area

Fail 6 Apr 2011 118,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre tread worn on edges / has perrishing splits to inner side wall

offside front tyre tread worn on edges / has perrishing splits to inner side wall

offside rear tyre has perrishing splits to inner side wall

Pass 30 Apr 2010 107,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chip to offside of windscreen outside swept area

damage to offside front tyre outer wall , but cords not exposed

rear brake pads appear low

small split to offside wiper blade but still clearing windscreen effectively

Pass 30 Apr 2009 74,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Apr 2009 74,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front 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 4 Apr 2008 79,411 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 69,220 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2007 69,220 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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 JBZ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ML04 JBZ, 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 JBZ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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