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DG54 ZYV

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

139,938 mi
Last recorded139,938 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 ZYV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 139,938 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases repaired with tape (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s head lights going opaque

Fail 30 Sep 2022 139,934 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases repaired with tape (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s fronts showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

head lights going opaque

Pass 4 Oct 2021 137,795 miles

Front exhaust repaired with tape

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle beam showing signs of corrosion

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 137,795 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front exhaust repaired with tape

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle beam showing signs of corrosion

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 135,447 miles

Front exhaust repaired with tape

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle beam showing signs of corrosion

Fail 30 Sep 2020 135,447 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front exhaust repaired with tape

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle beam showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2019 133,321 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust repaired with tape

o/s and n/s front anti roll bar droplink dust covers starting to split

rear axle beam assembly showing signs of corrosion

Fail 27 Sep 2019 133,321 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust repaired with tape

o/s and n/s front anti roll bar droplink dust covers starting to split

rear axle beam assembly showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 May 2018 129,235 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

exhaust front pipe repaired (exhaust tape)

o/s + n/s rear tyres cracking in the tread

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 4 Feb 2017 125,784 miles

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 121,797 miles

child seat in rear cant inspect seat belt

enging under tray insercure

Pass 15 Jan 2015 116,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

o/s and n/s/f tyres worn on edges

Fail 14 Jan 2015 116,721 miles

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

o/s and n/s/f tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Jan 2014 110,471 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 110,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 103,914 miles
Pass 13 May 2012 99,657 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 93,396 miles

both front wipers starting to spilt

Pass 14 May 2010 88,140 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2009 83,618 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 78,188 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2007 60,717 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 60,717 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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DG54 ZYV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DG54 ZYV, 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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DG54 ZYV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 7 October 2004.

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