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RF04 VDZ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

186,514 mi
Last recorded186,514 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 186,514 miles

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

Roof lining missing exposing curtain airbags

Very loud noise from aux belt pulleys

Pass 24 Jun 2023 164,589 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 158,284 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 158,284 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 148,803 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 148,802 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 141,863 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 135,324 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 132,774 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 131,178 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 131,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2016 129,284 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 126,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 122,816 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2013 118,778 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 113,227 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 108,642 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 98,070 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 97,951 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 89,519 miles

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

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 13 May 2008 82,068 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 75,484 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 VDZ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VDZ, 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 VDZ registered?

RF04 VDZ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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