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RL04 VHY

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

217,966 mi
Last recorded217,966 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 VHY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 217,966 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion all under body

Fail 18 Nov 2022 217,966 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

general corrosion all under body

Pass 18 Oct 2021 207,567 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 194,937 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 181,178 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all over general under body corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2018 166,219 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 157,389 miles

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

noise from engine

Fail 5 Apr 2017 157,389 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe leak (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

noise from engine

Pass 5 Apr 2016 150,742 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 143,971 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 143,971 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 136,892 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 131,176 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 124,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2011 107,177 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 92,481 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2010 92,481 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 81,129 miles

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

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

n/s body damage

Pass 24 Sep 2008 74,264 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 72,845 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 58,940 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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RL04 VHY is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VHY, 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 VHY is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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