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FH54 HZU

2004 Toyota Avensis

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

131,442 mi
Last recorded131,442 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 HZU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 131,442 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 119,045 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 103,637 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 101,925 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 99,653 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 99,653 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 99,290 miles

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

Exhaust rear section mounting broken. Exhaust is still adequately supported.

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 99,290 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust rear section mounting broken. Exhaust is still adequately supported.

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 96,267 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 90,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 86,698 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 81,042 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 74,669 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 70,198 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 67,305 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 64,125 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 59,332 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 54,929 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 49,340 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 38,764 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 30,193 miles

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

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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FH54 HZU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FH54 HZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH54 HZU registered?

FH54 HZU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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