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RF04 VEV

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

237,297 mi
Last recorded237,297 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 237,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2021 237,295 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 236,371 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2020 236,369 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 219,231 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 202,255 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 197,019 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 196,740 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 185,268 miles

Parking brake performance just within the required limits

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs corroded (3.5.1i)

light corrosion to the underside of vehicle in general

offside wiper blade torn

Fail 20 Jun 2016 185,268 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake performance just within the required limits

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs corroded (3.5.1i)

light corrosion to the underside of vehicle in general

offside wiper blade torn

Pass 23 May 2015 169,391 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 May 2014 144,505 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 109,614 miles

Nearside 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 2 Jun 2012 76,302 miles

slight corrosion on rear silencer

Pass 3 Jun 2011 65,849 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 55,808 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 51,744 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 43,014 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 33,834 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 33,834 miles

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

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

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

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 VEV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VEV, 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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RF04 VEV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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