CarVerify

Free Car Check

RN53 VJP

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

209,698 mi
Last recorded209,698 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 VJP
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 209,698 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 209,698 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 204,051 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 198,185 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 187,414 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 181,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 181,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 166,466 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

osf bumper secure at time but extra fixing are req

Pass 15 Feb 2013 146,051 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 146,051 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 126,364 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 126,364 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 106,870 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 106,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 94,566 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 71,002 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 71,002 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 60,828 miles

travel in hand brake lever. †o/s/f headlamp dip beam light suspect dim!.

Pass 15 Dec 2006 58,378 miles

o/s/f headlamp beam pattern suspect dim? †suspect front brakes pads worn low. †travel in hand brake lever. †n/s/r tyre worn 2mm & worn on outside 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
Full Toyota Avensis reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RN53 VJP is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RN53 VJP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RN53 VJP?

You can check the full history of RN53 VJP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RN53 VJP registered?

RN53 VJP is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 4 February 2004.

Is RN53 VJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN53 VJP shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RN53 VJP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RN53 VJP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.