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FP54 VAY

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

163,278 mi
Last recorded163,278 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 VAY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 163,278 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front inner wheel arch cover is missing

radiator is insecure

signs of crash damage to front of car

Fail 28 Apr 2014 163,278 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front inner wheel arch cover is missing

radiator is insecure

signs of crash damage to front of car

Pass 22 Oct 2013 151,350 miles

parking brake travel is high

Fail 22 Oct 2013 151,338 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

parking brake travel is high

Pass 25 Apr 2013 144,377 miles

nearside front inner wheel arch shows signs os damage repair

nearside front steering rack end has slight play

nearside front wing mirror cover missing

Pass 9 Oct 2012 138,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine check light illuminated

front end has signs of crash damage reapair

nearside front rack end has slight play

Pass 11 Apr 2012 125,139 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine cheack light is illumiated

nearside front door mirror cover is missing

signs of crash damage to nearside front of car and front crossmember

Fail 11 Apr 2012 125,115 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine cheack light is illumiated

nearside front door mirror cover is missing

signs of crash damage to nearside front of car and front crossmember

Pass 6 Oct 2011 188,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges

engine check light illuminated

nearside front rack end has slight play

signs of front accident repair

Fail 6 Oct 2011 188,966 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges

engine check light illuminated

nearside front rack end has slight play

signs of front accident repair

Pass 4 Aug 2011 116,626 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

engine check light illuminated

radiator insecure

Fail 2 Aug 2011 116,554 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine check light illuminated

radiator insecure

Pass 6 Oct 2010 103,635 miles

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

water in o/s h/lamp

Fail 5 Oct 2010 103,621 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

water in o/s h/lamp

Pass 11 May 2010 94,771 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 May 2010 94,516 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 76,032 miles

battery insecure

Fail 27 Oct 2009 76,029 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

battery insecure

Pass 20 Jan 2009 64,859 miles

signs of accident damage to front

airbag light on

n/s headlamp bracket fractured not insecure

Fail 19 Jan 2009 64,855 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

airbag light on

n/s headlamp bracket fractured not insecure

signs of accident damage to front

Pass 25 Feb 2008 61,659 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 111,746 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 106,202 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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FP54 VAY is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FP54 VAY, 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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FP54 VAY is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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