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DY54 USU

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,769 mi
Last recorded152,769 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 USU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 152,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (3.5.1i)

corrosion to underside,suspension and brake components

engine warning lamp illuminated

Fail 12 Aug 2017 152,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55zr16wxl (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55zr16wxl (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (3.5.1i)

corrosion to underside,suspension and brake components

engine warning lamp illuminated

Pass 16 May 2016 141,433 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside mirror glass cracked

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 May 2016 141,433 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

nearside mirror glass cracked

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 May 2015 130,667 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine warning light on

front number plate cracked

nearside mirror glass damaged

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

offside driveshaft support bearing slightly noisy

surface corrosion to underside, steering, suspension, brake and exhaust components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 124,367 miles

front number plate damaged

nearside mirror glass damaged

nearside rear lamp damaged

offside driveshaft support bearing noisy

surface corrosion to underside and components

Fail 26 Mar 2014 124,367 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

nearside mirror glass damaged

nearside rear lamp damaged

offside driveshaft support bearing noisy

surface corrosion to underside and components

Fail 26 Mar 2013 115,644 miles

Front registration plate cracked, but not likely to be misread

N/S/R lamp broken/cracked, but not interfering with light performance

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

winter studded tyres fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2013 115,644 miles

Front registration plate cracked, but not likely to be misread

N/S/R lamp broken/cracked, but not interfering with light performance

winter studded tyres fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2012 104,838 miles

Studded winter tyres fitted

headlight aim poor

Fail 29 Mar 2012

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Studded winter tyres fitted

headlight aim poor

Pass 8 Mar 2011 87,815 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 10 Mar 2010 86,054 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 55,387 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 50,895 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 39,096 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 USU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 USU, 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 USU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 4 October 2004.

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