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RO04 MTV

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,744 mi
Last recorded130,744 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 130,744 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 130,744 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 122,302 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 114,668 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 109,434 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 103,834 miles

Engine management light is on

Exhaust corroded

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

Front brakes release slightly unevenly

General corrosion on rear suspension

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

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall is damaged

Nearside and offside wipers smearing

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside and offside (2.7.2a)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Jun 2016 103,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine management light is on

Exhaust corroded

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

Front brakes release slightly unevenly

General corrosion on rear suspension

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

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside and offside wipers smearing

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside and offside (2.7.2a)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 99,617 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 90,632 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall

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front pads low

Fail 4 Feb 2014 90,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall

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front pads low

Pass 12 Feb 2013 80,844 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine management light on

slight uneven treadwear on offside rear tyre on inside edge

Fail 12 Feb 2013 80,844 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

slight uneven treadwear on offside rear tyre on inside edge

Pass 29 Feb 2012 70,781 miles

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

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

offside reverse light not working

Fail 15 Feb 2011 65,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 65,872 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 59,439 miles

long hand brake lever travel.....

o/s/f & n/s/r inner wheel rims slightly distorted.....

rear number plate contaminated.....

wet test.....

Fail 24 Feb 2009 52,078 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

long hand brake lever travel......

Pass 24 Feb 2009 52,078 miles

long hand brake lever travel......

Pass 22 Feb 2008 44,345 miles

o/s/f tyre tread close to limit.....

Pass 17 Feb 2007 37,151 miles

n/s/r inner wheel rim distorted...

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 MTV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MTV, 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 MTV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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