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RO04 MSX

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

165,380 mi
Last recorded165,380 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO04 MSX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 165,380 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 165,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2018 163,049 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

n/s/f tyre worn heavily on outer edge

Fail 11 Jul 2018 162,996 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

n/s/f tyre worn heavily on outer edge

Pass 4 Jul 2017 159,701 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

Rear exhaust mounting broken away

Fail 23 Jun 2017 159,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

Rear Nail in tyre both ()

Rear exhaust mounting broken away

Pass 4 Jul 2016 156,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on drop link (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall has a cut in it but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

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

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

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

eml on

Fail 4 Jul 2016 156,185 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked around edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked around edge and has cut in outer tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on drop link (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall has a cut in it but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

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

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

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

eml on

Fail 16 Jul 2015 152,044 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 152,044 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 143,543 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 129,321 miles

battery light on

handbrake high

Fail 5 Jun 2013 129,321 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

battery light on

handbrake high

Pass 12 Jun 2012 119,889 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 108,797 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f inner wing cover loose

under tray loose

Pass 4 Jun 2011 108,797 miles

o/s/f inner wing cover loose

under tray loose

Pass 5 Jun 2010 96,553 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 76,520 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 63,333 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 63,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 45,442 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 MSX is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MSX, 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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RO04 MSX is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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