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AU54 LHR

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

139,588 mi
Last recorded139,588 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 LHR
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 139,588 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 139,588 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2025 136,082 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 133,112 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 130,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front os headlamp beam pattern poor, lens milky ok at pressant

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 127,854 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 127,854 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 123,115 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 119,721 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 114,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear track rod end cracking gaitor

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 105,918 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 105,918 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 95,619 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 86,941 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 77,272 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 68,319 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 68,319 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 60,393 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 52,624 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 44,311 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 35,931 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 27,183 miles

2 out of 4 washers n/w

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 20,616 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 20,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 12,910 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 12,193 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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AU54 LHR is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 AU54 LHR, 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 AU54 LHR registered?

AU54 LHR is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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