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RJ04 DPV

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

149,685 mi
Last recorded149,685 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 149,685 miles

Nearside Rear lens has a crack

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 149,685 miles

Front Position lamp not working (both) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear lens has a crack

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 143,921 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 138,192 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Dec 2023 138,009 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 133,657 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 127,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 121,695 miles

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

Front steering rack has slight movement at its fixings

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 121,695 miles

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

Front steering rack has slight movement at its fixings

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 116,246 miles

steering rack has slight movement at its fixings

Pass 3 Jan 2019 107,816 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 107,816 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner N/s/rear secondary position light not working

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres close to limit in center treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 99,411 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

steering rack has slight play at its fixings

Fail 17 Jan 2018 99,411 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

steering rack has slight play at its fixings

Pass 3 Jan 2017 91,127 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 83,644 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 76,163 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 8 Jan 2014 67,652 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 56,736 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 50,884 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)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre deteriorating

Pass 18 Jan 2011 44,118 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre deteriorating

Pass 3 Aug 2009 35,173 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 30,990 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 23,735 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

child seats fitted to rear seats

Fail 4 Jun 2007 23,735 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

child seats fitted to rear seats

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 DPV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DPV, 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 DPV registered?

RJ04 DPV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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