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RJ04 VRU

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

85,649 mi
Last recorded85,649 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 VRU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2025 85,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lamp lens cacked

Offside Rear Lamp loose

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside + Offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 81,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 81,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 77,000 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 73,450 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 70,136 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 67,152 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 59,927 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 59,927 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 59,753 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 May 2018 56,624 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 54,378 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 27 May 2016 52,018 miles

front tyres wearing low

Pass 21 May 2015 49,632 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 46,872 miles

both front tyres are wearing on inner edge

n/s wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 16 May 2013 44,339 miles

n/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2012 41,181 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 38,495 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 38,398 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2010 34,785 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 28,949 miles

wheels been kerbed

front brake pads getting down

front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r door and wheel arch slight damage,n/s/f door,n/s/f wing and bumper damaged

Pass 19 May 2008 24,287 miles

rear brake pads getting low required soon.front bumper marked.n/s/f door scratched.o/s/f wing damaged.wheels been curbed

Pass 29 May 2007 19,155 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 VRU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VRU, 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 VRU registered?

RJ04 VRU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 May 2004.

Is RJ04 VRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ04 VRU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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