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RO04 DZL

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

133,597 mi
Last recorded133,597 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO04 DZL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 133,597 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 129,382 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 129,363 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 125,290 miles

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

Offside Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 125,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 121,969 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 121,969 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 116,737 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 116,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 112,949 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 112,944 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 108,341 miles

Engine management warning lamp indicates a fault

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 103,266 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 103,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 97,484 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 91,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2014 91,145 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 84,053 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 84,053 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 74,179 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 64,572 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 56,397 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 56,397 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 47,406 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 47,406 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 37,087 miles

Excessive goods in boot.This is grounds to refuse to test.

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

Fail 7 Apr 2008 37,087 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Excessive goods in boot.This is grounds to refuse to test.

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 27,913 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 27,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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RO04 DZL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 RO04 DZL, 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 RO04 DZL registered?

RO04 DZL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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