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RJ04 UTB

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

162,360 mi
Last recorded162,360 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 UTB
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 162,360 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 161,626 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 160,506 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 158,543 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 152,851 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 150,240 miles

Coolant leak ()

Engine light on.

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 150,240 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Engine light on.

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 145,183 miles

Nearside Front Fog light cracked

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 140,826 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 134,293 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 128,661 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 121,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 121,633 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 111,711 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 111,711 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

The n/s rear tyre is wearing on the edges.

Fail 7 Apr 2011 99,767 miles

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

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

The n/s front tyre is cut on the outer side wall.

The rear tyres are starting to wear on the edges and the n/s is cut on the outer side wall.

Pass 7 Apr 2011 99,767 miles

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

The n/s front tyre is cut on the outer side wall.

The rear tyres are starting to wear on the edges and the n/s is cut on the outer side wall.

Pass 6 Apr 2010 88,457 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 88,457 miles

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

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

Wipers.

Pass 3 Apr 2009 74,163 miles

The o/s rear tyre is wearing on the edges and cracking.

Fail 1 Apr 2008 61,567 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 61,567 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 49,986 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 49,969 miles

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

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 UTB is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 RJ04 UTB, 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 UTB registered?

RJ04 UTB is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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