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LT54 VRW

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,042 mi
Last recorded135,042 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT54 VRW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 135,042 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 135,027 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 134,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear suspension arms and sub frame corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Jul 2019 132,013 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2019 132,013 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2018 129,167 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 129,166 miles

Offside Brake performance not tested front to rear brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2017 125,425 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 121,871 miles

EML light on

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 117,221 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Nearside rear tyre tread starting to bulge. 3. Hand brake travel close to limit.

Pass 4 Aug 2014 112,727 miles

EML warning light on

Pass 27 Aug 2013 109,373 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 109,373 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

EML on

Pass 23 Aug 2012 103,846 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 103,846 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 100,371 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 95,958 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 89,122 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 88,991 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 82,679 miles

1. n/s front tyre near legal limits, worn on outside edge. 2. o/s front tyre wearing on edges. 3. o/s rear tyre near legal limits.

Pass 3 Jul 2007 70,233 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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LT54 VRW is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LT54 VRW, 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 LT54 VRW registered?

LT54 VRW is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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