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RE04 VZP

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,457 mi
Last recorded186,457 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE04 VZP
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 186,457 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 186,457 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 167,461 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 167,461 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 158,135 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 157,952 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 157,952 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 157,370 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2016 157,370 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing ball joint (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 150,058 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 122,377 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 100,211 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 90,870 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 90,870 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 84,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 84,998 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 79,764 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 73,933 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 68,351 miles

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

engine covers fitted and under tray

near side front head light aim slighty affected and slight dim

near side front tyre has a slight tear

Pass 11 Apr 2008 68,351 miles

engine covers fitted and under tray

near side front head light aim slighty affected and slight dim

near side front tyre has a slight tear

Pass 13 Apr 2007 61,548 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 VZP is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 RE04 VZP, 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 VZP is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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