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NL04 VKZ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,690 mi
Last recorded94,690 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL04 VKZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 94,690 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroding in places

Fail 27 Mar 2019 94,667 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroding in places

Pass 9 Mar 2018 89,270 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 81,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear and offside tyre perished

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2017 81,090 miles

Nearside Rear and offside tyre perished

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2016 72,171 miles

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

nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 5 Feb 2016 72,171 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2014 64,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn 3mm

Nearside rear tyre worn 3mm

Offside rear tyre worn 3mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2014 64,063 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn 3mm

Nearside rear tyre worn 3mm

Offside rear tyre worn 3mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2013 58,858 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 55,266 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2011

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 32,848 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 30,828 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 30,828 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 28,321 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 24,909 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 18,204 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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NL04 VKZ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NL04 VKZ, 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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NL04 VKZ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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