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FE54 VJL

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

229,590 mi
Last recorded229,590 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 VJL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 229,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside 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 5 Jun 2014 229,573 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside 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 30 Oct 2013 220,074 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Oct 2013 220,057 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 207,459 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 207,457 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 201,390 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

central stop lamp not working

driver's door mirror lens cracked

front registration plate cracked

nearside rear tyre worn down to legal limit of 1.6mm

nearside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Fail 25 Oct 2012 201,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

central stop lamp not working

driver's door mirror lens cracked

front registration plate cracked

nearside rear tyre worn down to legal limit of 1.6mm

nearside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2012 187,055 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 187,014 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 174,141 miles

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

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

brake fluid dirty

considerable play to offside front wheel bearing

front brake discs considerably worn

Fail 25 Oct 2011 174,141 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

brake fluid dirty

considerable play to offside front wheel bearing

front brake discs considerably worn

Pass 29 Apr 2011 158,765 miles

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

brake fluid dirty

front registration plate cracked

handbrake lever needs adjusting for overtravel

Fail 29 Apr 2011 158,765 miles

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

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

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

brake fluid dirty

front registration plate cracked

handbrake lever needs adjusting for overtravel

Pass 1 Nov 2010 143,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

front undertrays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection

rear both side discs worn

Pass 29 Apr 2010 126,211 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 126,211 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 113,943 miles

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

cracks to nearside and offside rear tyre walls

front registration plate cracked

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2009 113,943 miles

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)

cracks to nearside and offside rear tyre walls

front registration plate cracked

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2008 96,262 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 83,151 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 83,148 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 69,389 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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FE54 VJL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 FE54 VJL, 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 FE54 VJL registered?

FE54 VJL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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