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RA04 LTJ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

256,576 mi
Last recorded256,576 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 LTJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 256,576 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component repaired but not inappropriately (3.4.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack

rear tyres worn out of shape

Fail 4 Sep 2012 255,968 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 225,196 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 225,196 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 195,636 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Sep 2010 195,516 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2009 165,903 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 135,322 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 105,202 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 94,728 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 94,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(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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RA04 LTJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RA04 LTJ, 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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What year was RA04 LTJ registered?

RA04 LTJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 June 2004.

Is RA04 LTJ safe to buy?

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