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RA04 CTU

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,883 mi
Last recorded62,883 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 CTU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 62,883 miles

Front suspension wishbone rear bushes deteriating

Headlamp lens deteriating

Fail 29 Jul 2026 62,870 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front suspension wishbone rear bushes deteriating

Headlamp lens deteriating

Pass 15 Jul 2025 61,708 miles

Headlamp lens deteriating

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 61,708 miles

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

Headlamp lens deteriating

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 60,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Inner wishbone bush slight play

Offside Front Lower Anti rollbar dust cover slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Jul 2024 60,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Inner wishbone bush slight play

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti rollbar dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2023 58,839 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 58,839 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 56,271 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 52,508 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

N/s/f wishbone bush worn & perishing

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))

Rear seats not fitted

Slight cv joint noise on full lock

Pass 22 Jun 2020 49,623 miles

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

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 22 Jun 2020 49,623 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 Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 26 Jun 2019 46,767 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 46,767 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 43,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front discs are worn

Rear tyres have age cracks in them

Pass 29 Jun 2017 38,926 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 36,141 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 33,205 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 29,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 26,583 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 29 Jun 2012 22,998 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 20,636 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 18,009 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 15,455 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 10,774 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 8,612 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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RA04 CTU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RA04 CTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA04 CTU registered?

RA04 CTU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 23 June 2004.

Is RA04 CTU safe to buy?

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