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RN04 VTJ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,041 mi
Last recorded138,041 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN04 VTJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 138,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge, also has cuts on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge, also has cuts on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 138,021 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge, also has cuts on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge, also has cuts on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 132,476 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2017 128,007 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 120,258 miles

front brake pads wearing low

offside rear outer brake pad wearing low

Fail 5 May 2015 109,628 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2015 109,628 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 96,809 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 83,146 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 83,142 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 57,432 miles

front discs worn

Pass 13 Aug 2010 44,966 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 38,085 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 29,540 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 23,250 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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RN04 VTJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RN04 VTJ, 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 RN04 VTJ registered?

RN04 VTJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 2 August 2004.

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