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RJ04 BWE

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

158,185 mi
Last recorded158,185 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 BWE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 158,185 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 146,751 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 146,751 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 133,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 117,073 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 117,073 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 99,788 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 881,112 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 84,455 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 84,455 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 77,961 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 74,178 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 68,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 68,414 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 62,422 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 62,422 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 57,091 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 49,883 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

os headlight aim on low limits

Pass 30 Apr 2009 42,594 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 36,333 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 28,736 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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RJ04 BWE is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RJ04 BWE, 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 RJ04 BWE registered?

RJ04 BWE is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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