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PL04 EJN

2004 Toyota Avensis

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

107,847 mi
Last recorded107,847 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 EJN
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 107,847 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 105,582 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 104,444 miles

Front both inner arch covers are hitting wheels when on full lock

Front front lower arms corroded

Front number plate broken cracked but can still be read

Nearside Front head light has condensation in light

Nearside Front lower ball joint and track rod end leaking grease but stops ingress

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front lower ball joint and track rod end leaking grease but stops ingress

Offside Front tyre starting to crack

Rear both rear swing arms corroded

Rear brake pads getting low

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2023 104,444 miles

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

Front both inner arch covers are hitting wheels when on full lock

Front front lower arms corroded

Front number plate broken cracked but can still be read

Nearside Front head light has condensation in light

Nearside Front lower ball joint and track rod end leaking grease but stops ingress

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front lower ball joint and track rod end leaking grease but stops ingress

Offside Front tyre starting to crack

Rear both rear swing arms corroded

Rear brake pads getting low

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2022 101,143 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 98,282 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 98,282 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 97,720 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 97,720 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 94,619 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 94,121 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 89,451 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 82,299 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 82,299 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Jun 2016 82,284 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front water inside headlight

Nearside Rear tyre has a puncture

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 76,335 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 76,335 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 73,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2014 73,431 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center rear stop lamp inoperative

Pass 12 Jun 2013 66,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jun 2012 62,008 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 62,008 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 49,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 44,371 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 21 May 2009 34,310 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 27,931 miles

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)

Pass 18 May 2007 23,291 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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PL04 EJN is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 PL04 EJN, 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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PL04 EJN is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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