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FG54 VNU

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

154,237 mi
Last recorded154,237 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 154,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 146,141 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged BOTH Deteriorating (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 146,137 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged BOTH Deteriorating (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 137,998 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 137,998 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 133,151 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 133,151 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 127,999 miles

both front brake pads low

Fail 19 Mar 2019 127,999 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front brake pads low

Pass 16 Mar 2018 121,664 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 121,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 115,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Mar 2017 115,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 115,211 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 115,197 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

No rear seats at time of test

Pass 18 Mar 2016 107,806 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 107,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 94,941 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Nov 2013 78,069 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 72,618 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 67,637 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 61,137 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 61,137 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 47,320 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 36,677 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 26,441 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 VNU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FG54 VNU, 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 VNU registered?

FG54 VNU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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