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LR54 HNJ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

151,507 mi
Last recorded151,507 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 HNJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 151,507 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 151,507 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2024 138,723 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2023 128,395 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 116,305 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 116,305 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested water leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 104,654 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 104,630 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 101,821 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 101,821 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 98,969 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 98,969 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 95,049 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight wear

Nearside headlamp slightly deteriorated

Offside Front headlamp slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Aug 2018 95,049 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight wear

Nearside headlamp slightly deteriorated

Offside Front headlamp slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 90,181 miles

2nd row centre seat missing so unable to test seatbelt

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced fronts cloudy (1.7.5a)

nsf lower arm ball joint dust cover grease seepage from seam

oil leak

osf tyre worn more outer edge

power steering rack damp

Fail 10 Aug 2017 90,181 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick osf (3.5.1g)

2nd row centre seat missing so unable to test seatbelt

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced fronts cloudy (1.7.5a)

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

nsf lower arm ball joint dust cover grease seepage from seam

nsr tyre nail, low air pressure and starting to crack

oil leak

osf tyre worn more outer edge

osr tyre 2 nails, low air pressure and starting to crack

power steering rack damp

Pass 17 Aug 2016 86,281 miles

centre 2nd rear seat missing and items being stored on 2 rear seats so unable to check seatbelts

front light lenses cloudy

nsf lower arm ball joint grease seepage from seam

nsr lower corner bumper slight protrusion as securing popper missing

osr tyre nail

Fail 9 Aug 2016 86,281 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high osf (1.8)

Power steering ram(s) has excessive free play at anchorage steering rack anchorage, nsf and osf bushes (2.3.4c)

Stop lamp not working nsr and osr (1.2.1b)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions nsf (4.1.D.1f)

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

centre 2nd rear seat missing and items being stored on 2 rear seats so unable to check seatbelts

front light lenses cloudy

nsf lower arm ball joint grease seepage from seam

nsr lower corner bumper slight protrusion as securing popper missing

osr tyre nail

Pass 29 Jul 2015 82,503 miles

dried antifreeze, nsf upper hose

osr and nsr tyres nail

Pass 12 Aug 2014 76,538 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 72,465 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 66,334 miles

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

osr tyre has a cut to the outer sidewall, no cords exposed

Pass 5 Oct 2011 58,301 miles

offside front tyre cut on outer side wall

Pass 23 Sep 2010 49,787 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 41,478 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 32,536 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 32,536 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 24,401 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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LR54 HNJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 LR54 HNJ, 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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LR54 HNJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 5 October 2004.

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