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FY54 RNJ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

112,674 mi
Last recorded112,674 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 RNJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 112,674 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens faded beam pattern only just visable (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower lower ball joint retaining castle nut split pin missing ,,(THREAD LOCK MAYBE OF USED)

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front abs wiring loose on fixing inside wheel arch

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch trim loose

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater outer lens missing

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all SEATS REMOVED ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 112,674 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens faded beam pattern only just visable (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower lower ball joint retaining castle nut split pin missing ,,(THREAD LOCK MAYBE OF USED)

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front abs wiring loose on fixing inside wheel arch

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch trim loose

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater outer lens missing

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all SEATS REMOVED ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 106,136 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 106,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 96,986 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

underside of vehicle and suspension components showing surface corrosion

Fail 27 Aug 2020 96,976 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

underside of vehicle and suspension components showing surface corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2019 89,645 miles

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))

both rear tyres perished

offside wing repeater slightly damaged

Fail 13 Aug 2019 89,645 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

both rear tyres perished

offside wing repeater slightly damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2018 79,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 78,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 76,480 miles

Coolant leak possible waterpump ()

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage

undertrays and engine covers restrict inspection of some components

Fail 26 Sep 2016 76,450 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak possible waterpump ()

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage

undertrays and engine covers restrict inspection of some components

Pass 23 Sep 2015 74,140 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 70,217 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 67,220 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 67,218 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 63,702 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

high visability brake light not working

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 26 Sep 2011 59,800 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 55,711 miles

high visabilty brake light not working

near side rear tyre perishing and side wall damaged

off side front tyre on legal limit

rear wiper split

Pass 22 Sep 2009 50,904 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 50,902 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 45,835 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 39,725 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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FY54 RNJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RNJ, 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 RNJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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