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EK54 VLJ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

137,150 mi
Last recorded137,150 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 VLJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2020 137,150 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under body corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 16 May 2019 128,111 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

ubcc

Pass 12 May 2018 106,011 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 95,253 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 91,731 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 84,388 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear suspension slightly corroded

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2014 71,777 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 May 2014 71,724 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2013 62,797 miles

Nearside Front 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 has cracks in tread

Pass 29 May 2012 55,599 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perishing in tread

Fail 29 May 2012 55,599 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

o/s/r tyre perishing in tread

Pass 31 May 2011 47,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre is perished

Fail 5 May 2010 40,128 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear bumper insecure

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 5 May 2010 40,128 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear bumper insecure

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 13 May 2009 34,930 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 32,328 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 24,988 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 VLJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VLJ, 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 VLJ registered?

EK54 VLJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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