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BJ54 VLC

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

164,777 mi
Last recorded164,777 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 VLC
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 164,777 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wipers smearing

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Noise on engine

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

Offside Headlamp damp inside

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 161,276 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

NOISE ON ENGINE

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

Nearside Front SIDE LAMP DULL

Nearside Front WIPERBLADE POOR

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside HEADLAMP LENSE WET INSIDE

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 156,829 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front headlamp damp inside

noise on engine

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 156,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front headlamp damp inside

noise on engine

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 150,478 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced damp inside (1.7.5a)

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

noise from engine

offside wiper blade split

Pass 26 Aug 2014 146,547 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside headlamp pattern poor (damp inside)

oil cap missing from engine

rear number plate damaged

wipers smearing

Pass 21 Aug 2013 143,183 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 139,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front coil springs rubbing on lower cup holder/locater slightly

both rear calipers have some play in sliders/locaters

wiper blades have some deteriation

Pass 14 Sep 2011 130,917 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 120,908 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 110,638 miles

rear centre brake light not working, both front tyres some general wear

Pass 19 Sep 2008 100,736 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 86,503 miles

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

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

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 VLC is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BJ54 VLC, 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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BJ54 VLC is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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