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DY54 SDU

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

140,941 mi
Last recorded140,941 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 SDU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 140,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer bumper edge slightly insecure mounting.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower axle location arm/front mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded lower pipe at steering rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lense faded/condensation. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower axle location arm/front mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear n/s/r and o/s/r suspension radius arms suspect repaired, ( at front of arms ).

Rear parking brake lever almost no reserve travel left.

Fail 16 Dec 2020 140,925 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper dust cover split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer bumper edge slightly insecure mounting.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower axle location arm/front mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded lower pipe at steering rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lense faded/condensation. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower axle location arm/front mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear n/s/r and o/s/r suspension radius arms suspect repaired, ( at front of arms ).

Rear parking brake lever almost no reserve travel left.

Pass 16 Dec 2019 137,312 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 137,312 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 131,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 121,682 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 121,679 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 110,750 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 110,750 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure misshaped (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 98,403 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 86,321 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 24 Jul 2013 76,128 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 68,537 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 68,532 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2011 59,109 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 59,104 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 51,989 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 51,989 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 49,590 miles

nearside rear tyre got nail in it

offside rear tyre on limit

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 SDU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SDU, 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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DY54 SDU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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