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FY54 VFK

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

308,584 mi
Last recorded308,584 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 308,584 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 308,576 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Engine management lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

TRC OFF warning lamp illuminated

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 308,361 miles

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

EML light on

OIL LEEK

Pass 16 Sep 2014 270,746 miles

Clutch pedal antislip provision split.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 234,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 234,833 miles

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 204,506 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 179,231 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 155,365 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 155,365 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 123,984 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 98,429 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 76,499 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 VFK is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VFK, 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 VFK registered?

FY54 VFK is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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