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EK54 LHJ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

154,216 mi
Last recorded154,216 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 LHJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 154,216 miles

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

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2025 154,216 miles

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

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 135,812 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 132,390 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 132,275 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Suspect due to exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Sealing ring split. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Two mounting rubbers not fitted correctly (Wrong system suspected). (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 129,157 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 129,157 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 122,720 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 122,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 118,637 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 115,596 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall poor condition

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking and sidewall

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2019 115,559 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre sidewall poor condition

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking and sidewall

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 108,888 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 108,885 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 13 Oct 2017 102,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wiper split but still clearing screen properly

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 96,025 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 85,991 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 78,013 miles

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

both front tyre treads getting low

rear brake pad thickness getting low

Pass 16 Oct 2013 67,874 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 61,179 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has cracks in tread

offside rear tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 5 Oct 2011 54,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Oct 2010 47,625 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 47,395 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 39,893 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 32,927 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 25,657 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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EK54 LHJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EK54 LHJ, 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 EK54 LHJ registered?

EK54 LHJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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