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BG54 VBY

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

213,901 mi
Last recorded213,901 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 VBY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 213,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 192,620 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 172,841 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 172,674 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 153,215 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 153,180 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2012 152,663 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)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 142,549 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 131,617 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 121,579 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 115,316 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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BG54 VBY is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BG54 VBY, 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 BG54 VBY registered?

BG54 VBY is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 October 2004.

Is BG54 VBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG54 VBY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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