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MJ54 SPU

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

187,579 mi
Last recorded187,579 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 SPU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 187,579 miles

SUSPENSION AND UNDER BODY HAS AGE RELATED CORROSION

Pass 8 Nov 2021 182,526 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 182,517 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 179,167 miles

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

Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 179,166 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 172,210 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

FUEL TANK EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD MISSING BUT NOT CREATING A RISK OF FIRE

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside & nearside front ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective offside & nearside front (3.4 (b) (i))

applied pressure on brake pedal no brake fluid leak

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

offside & nearside rear inner sills slightly corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2019 172,210 miles

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

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside front WILL NEED ATTENTION VERY SOON BETTER INSPECTION WITH WHEELS OFF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

FUEL TANK EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD MISSING BUT NOT CREATING A RISK OF FIRE

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside & nearside front ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective offside & nearside front (3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

offside & nearside rear inner sills slightly corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2018 152,339 miles

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

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

Rear both sides inner sill corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 26 Nov 2018 152,339 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened has hole in it (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear both sides inner sill corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 2 Nov 2017 138,859 miles

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)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 138,858 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

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 7 Nov 2016 131,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 126,626 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 126,626 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 120,339 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 120,338 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 113,296 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 113,296 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 106,940 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 106,940 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 100,218 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 100,215 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 93,384 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 93,384 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 86,620 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 86,620 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 79,794 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2007

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (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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MJ54 SPU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 MJ54 SPU, 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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MJ54 SPU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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