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FL54 VXT

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

125,204 mi
Last recorded125,204 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 VXT
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2020 125,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all other rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 117,120 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 116,684 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 109,925 miles

Both front brake flexi`s deteriorated

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light cluster slightly insecure

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 109,924 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to wishbone condition (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded into rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded into rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Both front brake flexi`s deteriorated

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear light cluster slightly insecure

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 102,159 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jul 2017 102,159 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour RED lens repair tape covering indicator (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jun 2016 92,622 miles

Centre exhaust hangers corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear axle rusty and corroded

general condtion of underside of car rusty

sills have covers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2015 82,762 miles

sills have covers fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

rear silencer rusty

Fail 22 Jun 2015 82,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

front brake pads getting low

rear exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still supported

rear silencer rusty

sills have covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2014 75,338 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 75,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 67,331 miles

Rea backbox heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Jul 2012 57,733 miles

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

sills have covers fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2012 57,733 miles

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

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

sills have covers fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2011 50,774 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 8 Jul 2011 50,774 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 17 Nov 2009 38,295 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 38,290 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 30,565 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 30,565 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 24,101 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 24,101 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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FL54 VXT is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 FL54 VXT, 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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FL54 VXT is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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