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EO54 PVJ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Gold Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,708 mi
Last recorded171,708 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO54 PVJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 171,708 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 171,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 155,965 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 154,673 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 154,673 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 153,423 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 153,292 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 150,984 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 150,925 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 147,743 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing slightly on inner edge

Offside Front tyre tread wearing slightly on inner edge

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2021 147,618 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing slightly on inner edge

Offside Front tyre tread wearing slightly on inner edge

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2020 145,120 miles

Front both tyre treads wearing close to wear indicators

Pass 22 Feb 2019 142,597 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 140,652 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 140,594 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 138,871 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 138,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 136,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 136,153 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 132,461 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2014 125,435 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 19 Apr 2014 125,435 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 7 May 2013 111,028 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 109,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 May 2012 109,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2011 106,183 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 104,738 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 96,007 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 96,007 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 88,051 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front wiperblade starting to deteriarate but clears screen affectively

Pass 21 Aug 2007 75,223 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 75,223 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake travel high

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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EO54 PVJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Gold with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EO54 PVJ, 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 EO54 PVJ registered?

EO54 PVJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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