Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2004 Toyota Avensis T3 S D 4d?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2004 Toyota Avensis T3 S D 4d?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2004 Toyota Avensis T3 S D 4d?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2004 Toyota Avensis T3 S D 4d reliable?

Based on MOT data from 315 vehicles, the 2004 Toyota Avensis T3 S D 4d has a first-time MOT pass rate of 74.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2004 Toyota Avensis T3 S D 4d?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Toyota Avensis T3 S D 4d (2004)

315 real MOT outcomes analysed • 74.3% first-time pass rate

2004 Toyota Avensis T3 S D 4d

CarHunch analysed 315 real MOT records for the 2004 Toyota Avensis T3 S D 4d. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Limited data for this trim variant. The DVLA records this vehicle under a specific trim-level name with only 315 vehicles on record — some statistics may not be reliable at this sample size.

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The 2004 Toyota Avensis T3 S D 4d has a below-average first-time pass rate (74.3% vs ~80% UK average) — check the specific vehicle's full MOT history carefully before buying.

First-time pass

74.3%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.69

Over 2.6 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

178k

Middle half: 145k–202k

For context

⚠️ Below average. More vehicles in this cohort fail their first MOT than typical. Scrutinise this vehicle's history — look for recurring issues, not just the latest result.

These stats describe 315 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 315 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (100%)	314	74.2%	0.69

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,398 Toyota Avensis T3 S D 4d vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 54.4%

761

Black 19.6%

274

Blue 11.2%

157

Grey 6.9%

Red 3.6%

Green 2.2%

Gold 1.7%

Bronze 0.4%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2004 Toyota Avensis T3 S D 4d vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

178,089

typical

145,375

low mileage

202,044

high mileage

Half of all 2004 Toyota Avensis T3 S D 4d vehicles fall between 145,375 and 202,044 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 145,375 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 145,375–202,044 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2004 Toyota Avensis T3 S D 4ds sit.

⚠ Over 272,759 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2004 Toyota Avensis T3 S D 4d — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 7% of 2004 Toyota Avensis T3 S D 4ds are still active.

Numbers are declining — 13 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (7% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

2.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.69

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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