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FA54 USG

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

178,702 mi
Last recorded178,702 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 USG
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 178,702 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 167,746 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 157,430 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 157,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2020 146,981 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 12 Dec 2020 146,981 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 20 May 2019 130,550 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 130,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 124,900 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 124,900 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear & offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 110,641 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 110,641 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 89,756 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 89,754 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 64,919 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 64,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 57,461 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 50,815 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGED TO OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDE WALL

Pass 5 Nov 2011 43,997 miles

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

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)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 37,930 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall cut but not showing ply or cords

Pass 9 Nov 2009 30,616 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 23,501 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 18,132 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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FA54 USG is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FA54 USG, 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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FA54 USG is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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