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BJ54 FCL

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

231,491 mi
Last recorded231,491 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 FCL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 231,491 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 231,485 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 202,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear & offside front tyres close to wear bars

Pass 3 Oct 2011 160,298 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 160,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 148,090 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 125,663 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2009 92,735 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Oct 2007 60,222 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 60,206 miles

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

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

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

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

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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BJ54 FCL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BJ54 FCL, 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 BJ54 FCL registered?

BJ54 FCL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 17 December 2004.

Is BJ54 FCL safe to buy?

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