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FL54 VZW

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

224,399 mi
Last recorded224,399 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 VZW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2022 224,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring turret hole corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fog light not working- broken and loose

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective lightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective lightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front lower arm ball joint dust covers slightly crackerd and perished - both sides

Fail 6 Jan 2022 224,399 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hanger snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Off side front fog light is not working

Fail 6 Jan 2022 224,399 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hanger snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Off side front fog light is not working

Pass 12 Jan 2021 213,930 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 213,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

hand brake high

Pass 11 Jul 2019 192,368 miles

both rear tyres slightly out off shape and the off side rear tyre perishing

Pass 25 Jun 2018 176,336 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 160,174 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 160,174 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 134,544 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 134,544 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 119,984 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 119,977 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 108,245 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 108,245 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 93,308 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 93,308 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 79,917 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 66,198 miles

Both front track control arms corroding

Front brake discs some wear

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre wearing low

Rear brake discs slight wear

Rear tyres wearing low

Pass 17 Jun 2011 66,198 miles

Both front track control arms corroding

Front brake discs some wear

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

Offside front tyre wearing low

Rear brake discs slight wear

Rear tyres wearing low

Pass 5 Jul 2010 52,155 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 43,445 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 36,170 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 27,918 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 VZW is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FL54 VZW, 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 VZW is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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