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RL04 VHN

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

209,364 mi
Last recorded209,364 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 VHN
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 209,364 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted at time of test

under vehicle corroded ( sub frame, suspension etc )

Pass 15 Aug 2018 205,428 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 205,428 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 200,800 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 195,501 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 195,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 190,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2014 180,567 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 175,372 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 161,800 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 148,430 miles

FRONT NO PLATE DETERIATED SLIGHTLY

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 133,864 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 120,231 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder area

No locking device visible on rear tow bar

OIl level below minimum mark on dipstick

Fail 19 Aug 2009 119,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder area

No locking device visible on rear tow bar

OIl level below minimum mark on dipstick

Pass 3 Sep 2008 101,112 miles

Both front and rear registration plates starting to deteriorate

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

Handbrake travel slightly high

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

Fail 30 Aug 2008 101,049 miles

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

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

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

Both front and rear registration plates starting to deteriorate

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

Front windscreen host to debris

Handbrake travel slightly high

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 80,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VHN is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VHN, 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 VHN is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 23 August 2004.

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