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FL54 WLR

2004 Toyota Avensis

Gold Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

142,945 mi
Last recorded142,945 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 WLR
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 142,945 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE IN ADVANCED STATE OF CORROSION

Pass 19 Feb 2025 141,092 miles

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

Pass 15 Feb 2024 138,826 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 136,396 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside side repeater lens missing and bulb colour deteriorating

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 136,396 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside side repeater lens missing and bulb colour deteriorating

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 132,223 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 132,223 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 127,832 miles

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

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

Rear subframe mounting brackets slightly corroded

headlamps slightly faded , o/ s intensity slightly low

Pass 14 Feb 2020 125,725 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 125,725 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 123,909 miles

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

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

slight cracking both front tyres

Pass 16 Jan 2018 120,959 miles

Coolant expansion bottle level low (possible staining on radiator)

O/s/r tyre cracking between treads

Rear n/s and o/s metal brake pipe corrosion behind arch liners

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Jan 2017 119,057 miles

N/s/f brake has slight bind

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear tyres slight cracking between treads

Pass 21 Jan 2016 114,659 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 107,829 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Recommend new brake discs & pads front & rear.

Pass 27 Jan 2014 99,753 miles

Offside front door check strap is broken

Pass 23 Nov 2012 91,762 miles

Front brake discs corroding

Rear brake discs corroding

Fail 23 Nov 2012 91,762 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear brake discs corroding

Pass 7 Sep 2011 79,117 miles

Offside front door check strap broken

Rear brake discs corroding

Pass 5 Oct 2010 71,752 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 71,752 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 59,426 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 69,629 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 69,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 37,958 miles

Hand brake has fairly long travel.

Nail in tread of nearside front tyre. In a non repairable position

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear wiper blade split.

Split between tread on nearside rear tyre.

Fail 21 Sep 2007 37,958 miles

Hand brake has fairly long travel.

Nail in tread of nearside front tyre. In a non repairable position

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear wiper blade split.

Split between tread on nearside rear tyre.

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 WLR is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Gold with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 WLR, 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 WLR is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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