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RE04 KVU

2004 Toyota Avensis

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,549 mi
Last recorded167,549 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE04 KVU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 167,549 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 162,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Slight play in steering rack bush

Under trays damaged and held on with cable ties

Washer cap missing

Fail 23 Oct 2019 162,219 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Slight play in steering rack bush

Under trays damaged and held on with cable ties

Washer cap missing

Pass 22 Oct 2018 157,120 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Washer bottle cap missing

front under trays held on with cable ties

Fail 22 Oct 2018 157,120 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Just passed emissions test (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 215/50/17 and 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure bumper and wheel arch liner (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Catching bumper and wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 215/50/17 and 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Washer bottle cap missing

front under trays held on with cable ties

Pass 24 Oct 2017 151,336 miles

E.M.L on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

emissions only just passed

washer bottle cap missing

Pass 27 Oct 2016 143,161 miles

EML light on just passed the emissions test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre cracked on side wall

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

washer bottle cap missing

Pass 27 Oct 2015 136,924 miles

nearside front wheelarch trim has been rubbing on tyre but clear at time of test

Pass 24 Oct 2014 131,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine management warning light on

screenwash cap missing

sill covers fitted

some undertrays damaged and held on with cable- ties

Fail 23 Oct 2014 131,190 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine management warning light on

screenwash cap missing

sill covers fitted

some undertrays damaged and held on with cable- ties

naerside front tyre sidewalls damaged has been driven with flat tyre may have internal damage

Pass 22 Oct 2013 124,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine managment light on

plastic sill covers fitted obscuring sills

Fail 21 Oct 2013 124,256 miles

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine managment light on

o/s/f fog lamp lens broken

plastic sill covers fitted obscuring sills

Pass 26 Oct 2012 115,662 miles

Coolant leak

EML light on

Washer cap missing

Wipers poor but clearing screen

Battery insecure

Fail 25 Oct 2012 115,662 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Coolant leak

EML light on

Washer cap missing

Wipers poor but clearing screen

Battery insecure

Pass 8 Aug 2011 100,827 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

flat spots on inner edge of offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2010 88,999 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 75,419 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 59,845 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 59,842 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 May 2007 45,685 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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RE04 KVU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RE04 KVU, 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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RE04 KVU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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