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RA04 LUE

2004 Toyota Avensis

Gold Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,811 mi
Last recorded99,811 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 LUE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 99,811 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 99,811 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 95,972 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Nov 2022 95,966 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2021 87,125 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 87,114 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 1.20 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 80,405 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 79,467 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 76,653 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 72,729 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 67,070 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 67,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front tyres worn on inner and outer edges nearly bald

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 61,133 miles

centre stoplamp not working

offside rear tyre wearing smooth on inner edge & slightly perished

Pass 2 Jun 2015 54,501 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres slightly perished, wearing smooth on edges & starting to get low

centre stoplamp not working

offside rear tyre close to legal limit & split in treads (205/55/16)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 54,496 miles

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres slightly perished, wearing smooth on edges & starting to get low

centre stoplamp not working

offside rear tyre close to legal limit & split in treads (205/55/16)

offside wiper blade smearing screen slightly

Pass 3 Jun 2014 49,686 miles

Front tyres are perished in the tread

High brake light is not working

O/S/R tyre is badly perished in the tread and worn smooth on the outside edge

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 45,170 miles

High level brake light is not working

N/S/F tyre is worn smooth on the outside edge and had badly damaged side wall

O/S/F tyre is worn smooth on the outside edge Badly perished in the tread 205/55/16

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 45,170 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

High level brake light is not working

N/S/F tyre is worn smooth on the outside edge and had badly damaged side wall

O/S/F tyre is worn smooth on the outside edge Badly perished in the tread 205/55/16

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 42,282 miles

High level brake light is not working

N/S/F tyre is worn on the outside edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Jun 2012 42,282 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

High level brake light is not working

N/S/F tyre is worn on the outside edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 39,156 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 34,612 miles

n/s/r tyre is worn on the inside edge

Fail 11 Jun 2010 34,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre is worn on the inside edge

Pass 6 Jun 2009 27,540 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 22,571 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 22,571 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 17,429 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 LUE is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Gold with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LUE, 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 LUE is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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