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RA04 LUB

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

205,234 mi
Last recorded205,234 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 LUB
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 205,234 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 205,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 204,340 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2014 174,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 15 Nov 2014 174,484 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2013 149,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rattling noise from engine

Slight underside corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2013 149,612 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 149,317 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rattling noise from engine

Slight underside corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2012 140,252 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 140,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 107,804 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 94,172 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 86,446 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Dec 2008 64,277 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 63,228 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 133,295 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 114,949 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 114,949 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 LUB is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LUB, 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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RA04 LUB is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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