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RN04 VTM

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,179 mi
Last recorded153,179 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN04 VTM
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 153,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 143,570 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 142,080 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 142,080 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 140,136 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 140,125 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 138,913 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 138,913 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 137,018 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 135,473 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 133,272 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 133,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 130,957 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 130,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 130,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen No beam pattern at all, light output seriously reduced due to deterioration of light lens (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 128,223 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 125,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 122,749 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 119,108 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 116,264 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 116,260 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 112,495 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 112,486 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 109,441 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 19 Jun 2010 106,098 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 103,557 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 95,524 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 75,124 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 VTM is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RN04 VTM, 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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RN04 VTM is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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