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RA04 UWS

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

265,630 mi
Last recorded265,630 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 265,630 miles

Nearside Front Slight play inner steering joint(s)

Offside Front Slight play inner steering joint(s)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Sep 2016 265,630 miles

Nearside Front Slight play inner steering joint(s)

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

Offside Front Slight play inner steering joint(s)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Aug 2015 227,185 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 227,185 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 196,500 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 159,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 159,508 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 125,492 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 90,751 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 90,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 86,379 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 73,809 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 60,134 miles

advise slight damage to both front tyres walls

Fail 22 Apr 2009 60,134 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise slight damage to both front tyres walls

Pass 26 May 2008 57,285 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 42,152 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 UWS is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UWS, 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 UWS registered?

RA04 UWS is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 4 June 2004.

Is RA04 UWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA04 UWS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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