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LV54 JYL

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,911 mi
Last recorded145,911 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV54 JYL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 145,911 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front coil springs corroded-rear coil springs corroded

handbrake efficiency just met

heavy surface corrosion to suspension components front and rear

Pass 4 Jan 2024 145,554 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 138,729 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2022 138,729 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 131,282 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 125,856 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 125,856 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 120,628 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear o/s n/s and inner sills and some suspension parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

service and parking brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 4 Jul 2018 112,832 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 85,815 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 85,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 71,747 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 67,502 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 62,603 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 56,752 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 54,678 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 48,074 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 48,074 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 42,377 miles

advise front brake pads wearing low and brake discs corroded inner edges

advise front wipers,smeary operation

Pass 27 Aug 2009 36,749 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 28,320 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 21,977 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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LV54 JYL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LV54 JYL, 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 LV54 JYL registered?

LV54 JYL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 16 September 2004.

Is LV54 JYL safe to buy?

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