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RO04 XSJ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Gold Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,497 mi
Last recorded138,497 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO04 XSJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 138,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2026 138,497 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 132,623 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust Bracket Snapped

Pass 1 Aug 2024 127,104 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded( would advise replacement) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 123,353 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective brkt broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 123,353 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted on full osf lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective brkt broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 116,985 miles

Central exhaust pipe support brkt broken

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 116,985 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust pipe support brkt broken

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 115,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking / perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking / perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 112,364 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

brake peddle slightly long

Pass 5 Aug 2019 110,893 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective as marked (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 110,893 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective as marked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 107,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing P (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 101,656 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 101,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 97,316 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

near side front tyre in poor condition

Pass 17 Aug 2015 93,832 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 93,832 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 91,332 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 91,332 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 86,001 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 79,931 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 74,898 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 74,898 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 69,756 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 65,118 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 60,770 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 54,961 miles

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 XSJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Gold with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RO04 XSJ, 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 XSJ registered?

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

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