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FY54 RPU

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

254,254 mi
Last recorded254,254 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 RPU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 254,254 miles

all 4 alloys corroded

play in front inner tie rods

various marks to body panels

Fail 26 Jan 2016 254,224 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

all 4 alloys corroded

clutch very stiff & judder ( TAXI FAIL )

excessive oil leaks ( TAXI FAIL )

no smoking signs in rear of vehicle ( TAXI FAIL )

play in front inner tie rods

various marks to body panels

Pass 27 Jan 2015 233,161 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 213,168 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 192,986 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre 2mm

Pass 24 Jan 2012 173,153 miles

TAXI TSET : OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BELOW 2MM

Fail 24 Jan 2012 173,153 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

TAXI TSET : OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BELOW 2MM

Pass 27 Jan 2011 152,920 miles

movement in steering rack knuckle joints

Fail 26 Jan 2011 152,831 miles

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

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

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

movement in steering rack knuckle joints

Pass 27 Jan 2010 133,548 miles

noise from engine

Pass 27 Jan 2009 112,759 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 4 Feb 2008 89,956 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2007 88,507 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 88,507 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 RPU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RPU, 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 FY54 RPU registered?

FY54 RPU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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