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BJ54 VLP

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

324,066 mi
Last recorded324,066 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 324,066 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusted at edges and badly lipped (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both need polishing (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusted at edges and badly lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 324,066 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusted at edges and badly lipped (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both need polishing (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusted at edges and badly lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 304,806 miles

front bumper loose

Fail 29 Feb 2016 304,799 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure fog light (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine covers under bonnet loose

front bumper loose

Pass 8 Sep 2015 281,827 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 281,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front fog light inop

Pass 25 Feb 2015 257,146 miles

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

note plastic trim fitted to sills wheel arches and underside of vehicle unable to fully check

Fail 24 Feb 2015 257,136 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

note plastic trim fitted to sills wheel arches and underside of vehicle unable to fully check

Pass 4 Sep 2014 236,558 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 236,268 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 222,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 199,514 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both mirror backs taped

hand brake grabs in operation

Fail 27 Aug 2013 199,500 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both mirror backs taped

hand brake grabs in operation

Pass 20 Feb 2013 182,164 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)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 182,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

engine oil low

glove box insecure

nearside rear head rest missing

offside front bumper and trim insecure accident damage

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2012 168,247 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front bumper insecure

o/s/f wiper blade split but clears screen

rear centre brake light inop

Pass 22 Aug 2011 137,750 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 112,184 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 87,216 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 63,285 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 63,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 54,957 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 VLP is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VLP, 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 VLP is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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