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LC54 VKJ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

46,168 mi
Last recorded46,168 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 VKJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 46,168 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Lower fuel tank shield corroded

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear child seat not attached to the seat

Under tray fixed obscuring the view

Pass 29 Oct 2024 45,811 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 45,282 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front head light lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust melt mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear washers not working

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 44,982 miles

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

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

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

Rear wiper worn

Fail 15 Nov 2022 44,982 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear wiper worn

Pass 12 Nov 2021 44,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 44,094 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front some suspension component corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides inner sill corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2019 43,495 miles

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

Front some suspension component corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and inner sill slight corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under cover fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2018 42,337 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and under tray fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2018 42,337 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and under tray fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2017 40,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 38,807 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 38,807 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 37,510 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 37,510 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 35,077 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 32,439 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 32,439 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 29,133 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 29,133 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 25,898 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 22,010 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 18,372 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009 18,372 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 14,359 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 13,571 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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LC54 VKJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LC54 VKJ, 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 LC54 VKJ registered?

LC54 VKJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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