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EF54 CVE

2004 Toyota Avensis

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,147 mi
Last recorded153,147 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 CVE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 153,147 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2024 152,989 miles

under suspension corriosion

Pass 3 Oct 2023 152,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 150,418 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 148,468 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 145,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 145,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 136,674 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 129,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 123,357 miles

Nearside Front tyre staring to perish

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 13 May 2016 115,839 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 107,298 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 99,493 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 93,161 miles

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

n/s/f wiper split on end

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 31 May 2013 93,161 miles

n/s/f wiper split on end

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 29 May 2012 87,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Fail 29 May 2012 87,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 80,816 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 80,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 75,073 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 74,973 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 71,840 miles

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 30 Sep 2008 71,840 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 61,011 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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EF54 CVE is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF54 CVE, 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 EF54 CVE registered?

EF54 CVE is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 11 December 2004.

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