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RA04 LVZ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

167,078 mi
Last recorded167,078 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 167,078 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s front tyre bald on inner edge worn right on limit and very close to exposing cords

Fail 24 Oct 2022 167,078 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s front tyre bald on inner edge worn right on limit and very close to exposing cords

Pass 16 Sep 2021 160,086 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both misty (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner plastic arch cover missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wing and bumper damage and near side rear body damage

Outer sill covers and under covers

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose and corroded but secure

Pass 8 Oct 2020 154,900 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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))

advanced corrosion to front and rear sub frames and suspension components.

engine cover and tray fitted.

sill covers fitted.

Fail 7 Oct 2020 154,900 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear, at rear. burst during brake roller test. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

sill covers fitted.

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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))

advanced corrosion to front and rear sub frames and suspension components.

engine cover and tray fitted.

STRONGLY ADVISE THAT VEHICLE IS NOT DRIVEN AWAY FROM TEST STATION.

Pass 6 Sep 2019 151,214 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 151,210 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 135,492 miles

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

Fail 10 Jul 2018 135,492 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge.

Offside Front Tyre worn on both edges.

Pass 12 Jul 2017 125,018 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 125,018 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 117,380 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 117,380 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 109,994 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 109,994 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 103,834 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 103,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 95,286 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 95,286 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 84,902 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 84,872 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f + n/s/r + o/s/r tyres split on inside

Pass 19 Jul 2011 75,945 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 68,380 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 68,375 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 60,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2008 52,625 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 52,053 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 52,053 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Jun 2007 39,864 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

offside rear light lens broken †rear wiper split

Pass 8 Jun 2007 39,864 miles

offside rear light lens broken †rear wiper split

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 LVZ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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

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