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FG54 VLB

2004 Toyota Avensis

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

99,305 mi
Last recorded99,305 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 VLB
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 99,305 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 99,305 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 96,165 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 96,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished /replace now (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 93,026 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 92,975 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Travel on parking brake lever

Pass 13 Oct 2022 90,711 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 90,700 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished /replace now (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 88,971 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 88,970 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 87,939 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 87,937 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 84,239 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 84,237 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 73,791 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 73,779 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 69,716 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 65,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer brake disc scored

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear vehicle damaged

Oil leak

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2016 65,563 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear vehicle damaged

Oil leak

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2015 60,832 miles

accident damage to vehicle

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

engine covers and under trays fitted

offside front brake disc slightly scored

oil leaks

Fail 17 Oct 2015 60,790 miles

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

accident damage to vehicle

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

engine covers and under trays fitted

offside front brake disc slightly scored

oil leaks

Pass 18 Oct 2014 55,762 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake pads wearing thin.

Offside rear quater panel has body damage.

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 22 Oct 2013 52,282 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 48,288 miles

damage to offside rear

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2011 44,916 miles

accident damage to offside

nearisde headlight slightly dim

Fail 29 Oct 2011 44,914 miles

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

nearside headlamp slightly dim

offside front tyre heavily perished

Fail 2 Nov 2010 38,827 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 38,827 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 25,849 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 17,755 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 11,753 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 VLB is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 VLB, 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 FG54 VLB registered?

FG54 VLB is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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