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RY04 WRJ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

125,277 mi
Last recorded125,277 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 WRJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 125,277 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear suspension arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

light corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 9 Dec 2024 122,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion to both rear brake back plates

light corrosion to rear chassis

Fail 2 Dec 2024 122,342 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion to both rear brake back plates

light corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 28 Nov 2023 119,332 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

both rear shocks damp

light corrosion to o/s and n/s chassis by suspension mountings

light corrosion to suspension components

Fail 21 Nov 2023 119,332 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

both rear shocks damp

light corrosion to o/s and n/s chassis by suspension mountings

light corrosion to suspension components

Pass 29 Nov 2022 116,647 miles

both rear shocks damp

light corrosion to underside chassis and suspension

n/s/r brake pipe insecure

o/s inner wheel arch cover insecure

Fail 24 Nov 2022 116,634 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both rear shocks damp

light corrosion to underside chassis and suspension

n/s/r brake pipe insecure

o/s inner wheel arch cover insecure

Pass 20 Dec 2021 113,988 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

damage to front arch splash guards

light corrosion to o/s front top spring cup

Fail 20 Dec 2021 113,988 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

damage to front arch splash guards

light corrosion to o/s front top spring cup

Pass 17 Nov 2020 111,849 miles

corrosion to diesel tank heatshield mounting but still supported

front discs worn

light corrosion to o/s and n/s rear chassis by suspension mounting

o/s wiper split

o/s/f tyre on 1.6mm limit

Fail 27 Oct 2020 111,848 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front on 1.6mm legal limit

Offside wiper split

corrosion to diesel tank heat shield mounting but still secure

front discs worn

light corrosion to o/s and n/s rear chassis by suspension mounting

Pass 21 Nov 2019 109,604 miles

front discs worn

front tyres wearing on edge

light corrosion to rear suspension

n/s/r shock damp

rear discs worn

unable to check rear brake pipe to hose due to covers

Fail 18 Nov 2019 109,542 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

front discs worn

front tyres wearing on edge

light corrosion to rear suspension

n/s/r shock damp

rear discs worn

unable to check rear brake pipe to hose due to covers

Pass 6 Nov 2018 103,927 miles

front discs worn

light corrosion to o/s rear brake hose ends

o/s/f headlight unit condensation

unable to check rear brake pipe under cover

Fail 31 Oct 2018 103,164 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front discs worn

light corrosion to o/s rear brake hose ends

o/s/f headlight unit condensation

unable to check rear brake pipe under cover

Pass 25 Oct 2017 96,609 miles

light corrosion to rear suspension arms

light corrosion to rear suspension mounting

Fail 25 Oct 2017 96,609 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres close to limit

light corrosion to rear suspension arms

light corrosion to rear suspension mounting

Pass 4 Nov 2016 63,246 miles

front discs worn

light corrosion to rear brake hose ends

n/s/f tyre wall slight damage

Fail 26 Oct 2016 90,644 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top spring cup (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front discs worn

light corrosion to rear brake hose ends

n/s/f tyre wall slight damage

Pass 20 Nov 2015 84,270 miles

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 5 Nov 2014 75,629 miles

light corrosion to o/s and n/s rear brake pipes to hoses

n/s/f tyre has a cut on tyre wall but not to core

Pass 19 Nov 2013 69,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2013 69,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2012 63,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 63,833 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

vsc light on

Pass 23 Nov 2011 56,676 miles

vsc light on

Fail 22 Nov 2011 56,671 miles

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

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

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)

vsc light on

Pass 11 Nov 2010 49,181 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 39,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 39,261 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 30,649 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 24,635 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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RY04 WRJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 RY04 WRJ, 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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RY04 WRJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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