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PK04 VMC

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

135,696 mi
Last recorded135,696 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK04 VMC
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 135,696 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust bracket corroded

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Fail 29 Jan 2024 135,696 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust bracket corroded

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2023 130,608 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 130,608 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 125,850 miles

Brake fluid master cylinder lid/cap broken

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust shield insecure

Rear wiper blade torn

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 125,849 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid master cylinder lid/cap broken

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust shield insecure

Rear wiper blade torn

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 122,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 114,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 114,257 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 106,020 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 98,276 miles

EML on

Fail 31 Jan 2018 98,276 miles

EML on

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 95,468 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 92,363 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr/osr (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 88,025 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 82,601 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 67,741 miles

muddy underneath

off side front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 18 Nov 2011 52,391 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 50,277 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 46,563 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 42,669 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 42,570 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 37,279 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 24,878 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 24,878 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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PK04 VMC is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 PK04 VMC, 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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PK04 VMC is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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