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RF04 ZVW

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,976 mi
Last recorded97,976 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 97,976 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

revers lights

Pass 17 Mar 2020 97,969 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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

revers light not working

Fail 17 Mar 2020 97,969 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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

revers light not working

Pass 19 Dec 2018 94,924 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 91,477 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 91,477 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 81,663 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine management light on

Fail 16 Jun 2016 81,663 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine management light on

Fail 24 Jun 2015 76,955 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 76,955 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 72,636 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 69,732 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 69,732 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 65,652 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 62,182 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 57,672 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 57,143 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 5 May 2009 49,642 miles

advice engine management light on

Pass 7 May 2008 43,434 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 43,434 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 33,838 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 ZVW is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Blue 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 RF04 ZVW, 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 ZVW registered?

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

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The MOT history for RF04 ZVW shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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