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RL04 HVM

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

202,923 mi
Last recorded202,923 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 HVM
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 202,923 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

headlamp plastics deteriorated - pattern faint

offside rear brake slight bind

parking brake has little reserve travel

various steering and suspension bushes /gaiters perished /cracked

Pass 25 May 2018 197,919 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim only just visible

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 21 May 2018 197,919 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim only just visible

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 196,225 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 196,225 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 196,134 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 188,844 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 182,710 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 182,701 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 175,346 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 175,346 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 159,844 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 13 Jul 2012 101,831 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 139,479 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 119,405 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 100,644 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 82,882 miles

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2007 63,956 miles

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

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

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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RL04 HVM is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 RL04 HVM, 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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RL04 HVM is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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