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RV04 VAX

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

162,444 mi
Last recorded162,444 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV04 VAX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 162,444 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 149,423 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 149,423 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 137,110 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 137,110 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2014 123,542 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 123,542 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 109,944 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front and both rear tyres wearing low (3mm) 215/45/17/y

both front brake discs in poor condition but not seriously weakend

front inner brake pads worn very low

Pass 20 Nov 2012 96,693 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 96,693 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 85,475 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres cracking in treads

Fail 9 Nov 2011 85,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres cracking in treads

Pass 15 Nov 2010 76,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Nov 2009 66,331 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 57,031 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 49,008 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 42,009 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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RV04 VAX is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RV04 VAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV04 VAX registered?

RV04 VAX is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 2 March 2004.

Is RV04 VAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV04 VAX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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