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EA54 LWX

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

223,400 mi
Last recorded223,400 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 LWX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 223,400 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened moderate corrosion,also some suspension components are corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank heatshield missing,sufficient clearance exists

underside of car moderate corrosion

Fail 29 Aug 2024 223,194 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill,as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail split down to cords (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail split down to cords (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened moderate corrosion,also some suspension components are corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank heatshield missing,sufficient clearance exists

underside of car moderate corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2023 216,540 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly twisted,no obvious damage (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

fuel tank heatshield missing,however sufficient clearance exists

underside of vehicle corroded,towards rear

Fail 18 Aug 2023 216,182 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 45 zr17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs slight lip inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre bald outer edge,has slight damage

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

tank heatshield missing,sufficient clearance exists

underside corroded towards rear

Pass 8 Aug 2022 208,824 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre low in middle

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

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

fuel tank heatshield missing,however no fire risk,sufficient clearance exists

underside of vehicle corroding towards rear

Fail 8 Aug 2022 208,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear,at rear,as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 45 zr17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre low in middle

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

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

fuel tank heatshield missing,however no fire risk,sufficient clearance exists

underside of vehicle corroding towards rear

Pass 11 Aug 2021 202,269 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 202,262 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 193,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear,at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre bald inner edge,down to aprox 3mm in centre

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

fuel tank heatshield missing,however no fire risk

Fail 12 Aug 2020 193,430 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 45 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear,at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre bald inner edge,down to aprox 3mm in centre

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

fuel tank heatshield missing,however no fire risk

Pass 14 Aug 2019 184,284 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear,at rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

brake fluid low,however level is between marks and no obvious leaks seen

fuel tank heatshield missing,however sufficient clearance,no fire risk

Fail 14 Aug 2019 184,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear,at rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

brake fluid low,however level is between marks and no obvious leaks seen

fuel tank heatshield missing,however sufficient clearance,no fire risk

Pass 3 Sep 2018 174,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear,at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall slight damage

Nearside Rear tyre starting get low

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lense slight tarnish ,however beam pattern still visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

fuel tank heatshield slight damage,however still performs as intended

high level brake lamp inop

Fail 25 Aug 2018 173,885 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear,at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall slight damage

Nearside Rear tyre starting get low

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lense slight tarnish ,however beam pattern still visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

fuel tank heatshield slight damage,however still performs as intended

high level brake lamp inop

Pass 13 Sep 2017 165,410 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 165,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 161,715 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 154,438 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 154,399 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 144,540 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 144,540 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 132,340 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 132,340 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 120,010 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 120,010 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 107,068 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 93,299 miles

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

front discs worn

front tyres scrubbing

Pass 31 Jul 2009 79,884 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 65,220 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 65,131 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 50,234 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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EA54 LWX is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 EA54 LWX, 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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EA54 LWX is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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