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FV54 BYU

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

52,749 mi
Last recorded52,749 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 BYU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 52,749 miles

Nearside Rear Baby seat fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2016 52,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Baby seat fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2015 42,937 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 42,937 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 42,889 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 34,197 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 30,849 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r sidelamp dim

Fail 30 Jan 2013 30,834 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r sidelamp dim

Pass 24 Feb 2012 24,835 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 16,213 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 7,132 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 76,444 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 76,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 69,722 miles

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

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

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

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

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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FV54 BYU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FV54 BYU, 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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What year was FV54 BYU registered?

FV54 BYU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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