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DY54 FOU

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

195,265 mi
Last recorded195,265 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 FOU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 195,265 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 195,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 184,308 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 184,308 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 162,291 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 162,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 142,183 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 13 Dec 2010 137,061 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 137,061 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 124,958 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 116,548 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 94,642 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 94,003 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 79,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 79,427 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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DY54 FOU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DY54 FOU, 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 DY54 FOU registered?

DY54 FOU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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The MOT history for DY54 FOU shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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