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EJ54 HYF

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 2362cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

150,902 mi
Last recorded150,902 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 HYF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,362cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 150,902 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 145,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 141,765 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 141,765 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm worn on edge. Inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 137,567 miles

Front no clear visual on pads. Check at next service with wheels off

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cracks in tread area. No cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 133,051 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 133,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread area cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 128,281 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread minor rta damage [ cracked] (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Fail 4 Jun 2019 128,281 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread minor rta damage [ cracked] (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 125,398 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 122,899 miles

Central Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads 2mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s&o/s ()

Fail 31 May 2017 122,899 miles

Central Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads 2mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s&o/s ()

Pass 1 Jun 2016 120,982 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 116,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2015 116,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 112,372 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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 Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front 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 28 May 2014 112,372 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 13 May 2013 108,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

3 nails in the N/S rear Tyre.

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 108,940 miles

3 nails in the N/S rear Tyre.

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jun 2012 107,476 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 102,495 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 102,492 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 89,221 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 89,221 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 85,104 miles

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

nsf tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 31 Oct 2007 70,343 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 70,342 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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EJ54 HYF is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 EJ54 HYF, 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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EJ54 HYF is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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