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RK04 MGE

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

172,535 mi
Last recorded172,535 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 MGE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 172,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (3.5.1g)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (3.7.B.3)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. BOTH SIDES (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 167,850 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 162,549 miles

Near Side Front tyre has nail.

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All Four inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 162,549 miles

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

Near Side Front tyre has nail.

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All Four inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 156,801 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 156,801 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 150,845 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 143,907 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 138,898 miles

plastic covers on outer sills

rear brakes rusted

Fail 12 Mar 2012 138,898 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

plastic covers on outer sills

rear brakes rusted

Pass 22 Sep 2010 118,086 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 95,927 miles

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

rear wiper blade badly worn

Fail 25 Sep 2009 95,924 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F TYRE WEARING POORLY ON BOTH INNER AND OUTER EDGES. SUGGEST FRONT TRACKING IS CHECKED

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

rear wiper blade badly worn

Pass 18 Sep 2008 72,196 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 72,196 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 52,606 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 27 Sep 2007 52,606 miles

rear wiper blade split

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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RK04 MGE is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RK04 MGE, 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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RK04 MGE is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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