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MF54 VBV

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

145,623 mi
Last recorded145,623 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF54 VBV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 145,623 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 145,241 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 144,449 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 143,025 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 143,025 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 141,075 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 138,797 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track-rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 138,797 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track-rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 138,689 miles

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 137,029 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front both n/s o/s steering rack boots twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

showing signs of surface rust on under side of vehicle body

Pass 27 Mar 2019 134,892 miles

showing signs of corrosion under vehicle body

Pass 11 Apr 2018 132,391 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage at time of test (6.3.1d)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

showing signs of surface rust under side of vehicle

Pass 12 Apr 2017 128,752 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 125,761 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s o/s (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 119,989 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 114,610 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 103,869 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 103,863 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Mar 2013 103,764 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 92,300 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 81,031 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 81,031 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 69,436 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 59,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 59,178 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 59,166 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 58,588 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 58,588 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 44,837 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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MF54 VBV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 MF54 VBV, 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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MF54 VBV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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