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JL54 LAL

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,000 mi
Last recorded75,000 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL54 LAL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 75,000 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 75,000 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 70,937 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 70,937 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 69,705 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 Nov 2022 69,705 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Nov 2021 66,598 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 66,598 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 63,799 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 61,098 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 61,094 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 58,661 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 55,117 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2016 53,573 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 30 Oct 2015 50,381 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 50,373 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 47,095 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 47,095 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 43,138 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 43,113 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 39,041 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 35,337 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 31,414 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 27,285 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 22,522 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 18,409 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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JL54 LAL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 JL54 LAL, 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 JL54 LAL registered?

JL54 LAL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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