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RF04 VBV

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

210,880 mi
Last recorded210,880 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 VBV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 210,880 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 210,827 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 170,627 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 159,170 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 145,884 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 145,884 miles

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 132,372 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 114,828 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 114,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 80,650 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 63,243 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 VBV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VBV, 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 VBV registered?

RF04 VBV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is RF04 VBV safe to buy?

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