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RO04 YFC

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

183,935 mi
Last recorded183,935 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO04 YFC
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 183,935 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 183,935 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 181,515 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 179,938 miles

Central Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 179,938 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 177,212 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on outer edge and perished

engine cover fitted

rear anti roll bar is corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2022 174,657 miles

Front engine noisy

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

clutch/Gearbox issue

Fail 21 May 2022 174,417 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine noisy

gearbox Nosie

Pass 17 May 2021 170,679 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2020 169,813 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 167,163 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 159,930 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear anti roll bar is corroded

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 8 May 2017 154,287 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 147,852 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 140,470 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 129,000 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 111,647 miles

headlight images on max limit

Pass 23 Mar 2012 89,344 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 72,231 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 69,603 miles

front discs and pads worn

Pass 30 Mar 2009 66,595 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 58,574 miles

Screen chipped.

Pass 31 Mar 2007 41,570 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2007 41,364 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

inbalance in front brakes

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 YFC is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YFC, 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 YFC is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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