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FH54 JAU

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

102,465 mi
Last recorded102,465 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 JAU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 102,465 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 100,479 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2023 97,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2023 97,267 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2022 92,564 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 90,287 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 90,285 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect os and ns (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 88,066 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 85,188 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 85,188 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 81,087 miles

N/S/F drive shaft corroded at damper .

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 81,084 miles

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

N/S/F drive shaft corroded at damper .

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 77,152 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

Pass 15 Nov 2016 72,999 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 68,660 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 63,880 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 60,080 miles

rear tyres worn to minimum

Pass 11 Dec 2012 54,997 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 54,997 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 51,342 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on outer edges .

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 46,481 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 40,674 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 35,435 miles

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

rear tyres worn low

Pass 16 Dec 2008 35,435 miles

rear tyres worn low

Pass 12 Dec 2007 28,715 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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FH54 JAU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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