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NC04 EPL

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2014
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

298,608 mi
Last recorded298,608 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC04 EPL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2013 298,608 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 298,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 279,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 279,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 254,465 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 253,067 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 253,063 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 234,897 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 216,778 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 216,731 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 199,889 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 199,877 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 173,695 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 173,695 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 156,704 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 156,701 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 144,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 138,219 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 138,219 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 120,703 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 120,644 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 114,466 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 83,299 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 76,480 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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NC04 EPL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NC04 EPL, 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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NC04 EPL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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