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RN04 YGJ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

170,710 mi
Last recorded170,710 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN04 YGJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 170,710 miles

Front inner wheel arch liners damaged

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

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

eml on

Fail 2 Feb 2018 170,704 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front inner wheel arch liners damaged

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

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

eml on

Pass 4 Feb 2017 162,077 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear cracking in the tread

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Feb 2017 162,077 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear cracking in the tread

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jan 2016 157,616 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge and cracking in the tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear chassis corroded ok for now

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2015 152,293 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 152,293 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 145,575 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 145,575 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 138,821 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 138,821 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 125,886 miles

o/s/r discs worn

Fail 21 Sep 2011 125,886 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

o/s/r discs worn

Pass 14 Sep 2010 107,376 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 107,373 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

sills have covers unable to fully check condition

Pass 20 Aug 2009 81,439 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 81,438 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

sills have covers unable to fully check condition

Fail 29 Aug 2008 68,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 68,753 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 49,111 miles

osf tyre wearing on outer edge

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 YGJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YGJ, 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 YGJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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