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RF04 RYJ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,873 mi
Last recorded143,873 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 RYJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 143,873 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 143,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 134,769 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 134,735 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plated at 1.2, adv 3.08 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached locking device missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 124,065 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 112,876 miles

headlights cloudy

sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2019 112,876 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

headlights cloudy

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2018 101,821 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 101,819 miles

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 94,359 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 94,359 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 86,146 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 86,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 79,570 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 79,570 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 73,173 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 73,173 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 66,492 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 59,884 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 53,415 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 51,535 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 46,325 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2008 38,957 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 30,697 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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RF04 RYJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 RF04 RYJ, 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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What year was RF04 RYJ registered?

RF04 RYJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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