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RY04 PBV

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

118,060 mi
Last recorded118,060 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 PBV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 118,060 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN AND PERISHED

N/S/R TYRE WORN

SILL KIT FITTED

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 118,060 miles

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

N/S/F TYRE WORN AND PERISHED

N/S/R TYRE WORN

SILL KIT FITTED

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 116,629 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 116,629 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 114,924 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Fail 4 Aug 2023 114,924 miles

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

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

N/S/R TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Pass 26 Aug 2022 113,699 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 113,699 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 112,024 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 111,718 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 111,718 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 110,746 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 109,463 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 106,751 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 102,733 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 102,733 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 97,595 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 93,832 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 88,213 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 88,213 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 80,281 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 76,681 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 72,366 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 72,366 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 67,383 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 62,525 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 62,525 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 57,722 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2007 57,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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RY04 PBV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 RY04 PBV, 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 RY04 PBV registered?

RY04 PBV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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The MOT history for RY04 PBV shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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