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FY54 OLV

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

199,342 mi
Last recorded199,342 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 OLV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 199,342 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

under tray fited

Pass 19 Jan 2016 179,310 miles

Front condensation in both front headlamps.

Offside Rear tail lamp lense has hair line crack.

Fail 19 Jan 2016 179,310 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating very dim. (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced very dim,aim is correct. (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on dash. (5.4.2)

Front condensation in both front headlamps.

Offside Rear tail lamp lense has hair line crack.

Pass 21 Jan 2015 165,940 miles

both front headlamps have condensation in lense covers.

both rear brake disc inner faces corroded.

Fail 20 Jan 2015 165,940 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

both front headlamps have condensation in lense covers.

Fail 17 Jan 2014 155,296 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate slightly damaged

n/s/f under wheel arch cover slightly insecure

n/s/r coil spring slightly corroded at top

rear brake pads over 1/2 worn-difficult to inspect

slight travel on hand brake

very slight movement in n/s/r anti-roll bar D bush

Pass 17 Jan 2014 155,296 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

n/s/f under wheel arch cover slightly insecure

n/s/r coil spring slightly corroded at top

rear brake pads over 1/2 worn-difficult to inspect

slight travel on hand brake

very slight movement in n/s/r anti-roll bar D bush

Fail 21 Jan 2013 144,723 miles

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

air bag light on dash.

both front tyres close to legal limit.

off side rear tail lamp slightly dim.

sat nav bracket mounted in windscreen.

very slight play in near side rear anti roll bar D bush.

Pass 21 Jan 2013 144,723 miles

air bag light on dash.

both front tyres close to legal limit.

off side rear tail lamp slightly dim.

sat nav bracket mounted in windscreen.

very slight play in near side rear anti roll bar D bush.

Pass 7 Jan 2012 133,766 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 124,715 miles

clutch pedal slightly stiff

front brake discs worn slightly

front brake pads low

o/s of rear bumper insecure

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly on outer edge

rear brake pads getting low

rear wiper worn

slight cuts in n/s/f outer tyre wall

slight travel on hand brake

under car plastic belly pan slightly damaged

Fail 20 Jan 2011 124,715 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

clutch pedal slightly stiff

front brake discs worn slightly

front brake pads low

o/s of rear bumper insecure

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly on outer edge

rear brake pads getting low

rear wiper worn

slight cuts in n/s/f outer tyre wall

slight travel on hand brake

under car plastic belly pan slightly damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2009 117,622 miles

brake pads 1/2 worn

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 12 Oct 2009 117,622 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

brake pads 1/2 worn

front brake discs slightly worn

slight hand brake travel

Pass 15 Oct 2008 95,452 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 68,361 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly and approaching limit

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly and "on limit"

slight travel on hand brake

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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FY54 OLV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FY54 OLV, 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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FY54 OLV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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