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FG54 MGE

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

146,758 mi
Last recorded146,758 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 MGE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 146,758 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp have poor beam pattern

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 146,756 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp have poor beam pattern

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 132,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp in poor condition

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn low

Offside Front headlamp has poor beam pattern

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake pads slightly worn low

slight oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2019 132,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both side (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp in poor condition

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn low

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake pads slightly worn low

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2018 120,012 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

front tyres worn close to legal limit

headlamps have a reduced output

offside front track rod end dust cover deteriated

suspension arms corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2018 119,598 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pipes slightly corroded

front tyres worn close to legal limit

headlamps have a reduced output

offside front track rod end dust cover deteriated

suspension arms corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2018 104,596 miles

front brake pads getting low

front suspension arms slightly corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2018 104,583 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front brake pads getting low

front suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2017 88,299 miles

front position lights working 50%

front registration plate deterioted

Pass 24 Apr 2017 77,261 miles

Front Suspension arm slightly distorted both side (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 70,841 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 60,829 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 59,246 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 54,336 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 54,336 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 50,310 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 45,935 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 45,935 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 39,837 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 1 Nov 2010 34,758 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 34,758 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 29,674 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 23,880 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 23,880 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 19,101 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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FG54 MGE is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FG54 MGE, 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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FG54 MGE is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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