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RA04 ZHV

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

110,521 mi
Last recorded110,521 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 110,521 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Under body corrosion

Fail 6 Sep 2022 110,521 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Under body corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2022 110,411 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 110,401 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 105,277 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 unevenly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 101,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 101,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/45/17 lump in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 100,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 100,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 99,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45/17 on 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 99,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45/17 on 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 98,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45/17 on 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 96,947 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45/17 both rear tyres on 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 95,353 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 95,339 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 94,211 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 91,607 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 91,592 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 86,557 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 79,488 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 72,456 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 72,456 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 62,381 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 56,377 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 44,002 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 ZHV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ZHV, 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 ZHV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 6 July 2004.

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