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MF54 VCJ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

250,381 mi
Last recorded250,381 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF54 VCJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 250,381 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 250,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 245,553 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 245,553 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 222,726 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 222,726 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 187,394 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 187,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 174,334 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 155,776 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 138,393 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 138,383 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 123,047 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 105,241 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 83,726 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 68,952 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 65,725 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES UNEVENLY WORN.

BOTH REAR TYRES UNEVENLY WORN.

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Aug 2007 65,725 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES UNEVENLY WORN.

BOTH REAR TYRES UNEVENLY WORN.

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 9 Aug 2007 65,725 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES UNEVENLY WORN.

BOTH REAR TYRES UNEVENLY WORN.

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 VCJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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