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NL04 VLV

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

210,984 mi
Last recorded210,984 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL04 VLV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 210,984 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 210,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2015 200,053 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

e.m.light on

Fail 14 May 2015 199,866 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

e.m.light on

Pass 1 May 2014 183,372 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 183,361 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 162,989 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 162,989 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2012 148,704 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 136,116 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 121,740 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 121,621 miles

nearside front tyre damaged on sidewall

offside rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 18 Feb 2009 101,504 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 101,485 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 95,557 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 81,391 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 78,198 miles

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

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

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

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 VLV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VLV, 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 VLV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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