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RE04 WRL

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,149 mi
Last recorded159,149 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE04 WRL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 159,149 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 159,149 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 154,984 miles

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

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity both (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 154,984 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity both (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 149,898 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2018 149,898 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 139,030 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 124,179 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 124,179 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2015 110,057 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 110,057 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 96,750 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 85,617 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2012 77,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 19 Feb 2011 71,921 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 63,168 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 62,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 52,847 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 43,084 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 34,452 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 34,452 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 WRL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black 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 WRL, 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 WRL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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