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RJ04 UTG

2004 Toyota Avensis

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

138,451 mi
Last recorded138,451 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 UTG
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 138,451 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

general under body corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2024 132,440 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 126,496 miles

Both rear lamps condensated.

Front & rear suspension components corroded, but not excessively

Front registration plate slightly damaged.

Fuel cap seal perishing/ splitting

N/S headlamp tarnished.

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear wiper blade missing

Fail 17 Feb 2023 126,496 miles

Both rear lamps condensated.

Front & rear suspension components corroded, but not excessively

Front registration plate slightly damaged.

Fuel cap seal perishing/ splitting

N/S headlamp tarnished.

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear wiper blade missing

Pass 19 Feb 2022 120,451 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 112,465 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2021 112,465 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front number plate damaged

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2020 105,498 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

engine cover fitted.

Fail 21 Feb 2020 105,498 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing. (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing. (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached ball joint split pin missing. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached ball joint split pin missing. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

engine cover fitted.

Pass 22 Feb 2019 97,198 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened drop link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2018 89,461 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 89,461 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 82,586 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 75,718 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 70,235 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 65,426 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 59,547 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 59,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 46,608 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 36,802 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 33,829 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 29,202 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 24,675 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 19,235 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 UTG is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 UTG, 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 UTG registered?

RJ04 UTG is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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