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LT54 VSG

2004 Toyota Avensis

Gold Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

217,908 mi
Last recorded217,908 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT54 VSG
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 217,908 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2026 217,737 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 206,429 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 206,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 196,076 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 183,049 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 183,014 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached securing bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2022 176,794 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 176,733 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 163,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2021 163,900 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 152,845 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 152,845 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 148,995 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 144,314 miles

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 139,221 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 139,144 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 130,000 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 116,896 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 105,482 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 92,116 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 87,128 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 28 Dec 2010 78,275 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 64,808 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 51,768 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 51,768 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 36,365 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 34,079 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 34,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VSG is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Gold with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 VSG, 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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LT54 VSG is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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