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RJ04 YJV

2004 Toyota Avensis

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

165,022 mi
Last recorded165,022 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 YJV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 165,022 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 165,022 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 159,117 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 132,826 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 128,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 128,500 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 106,274 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 106,274 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 91,453 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 91,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 87,673 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 87,673 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 74,241 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 62,034 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 61,259 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

play in steering

Pass 13 Dec 2010 54,552 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine management light showing!

Fail 13 Dec 2010 54,552 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management light showing!

Fail 18 Dec 2009 48,625 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear light lense cracked!

rear wiper blade split to excess!

Pass 18 Dec 2009 48,625 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

nearside rear light lense cracked!

rear wiper blade split to excess!

Pass 10 Dec 2008 41,497 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2007 34,216 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 34,216 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

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 YJV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 YJV, 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 YJV registered?

RJ04 YJV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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The MOT history for RJ04 YJV shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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