MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,579 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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SUSPENSION AND UNDER BODY HAS AGE RELATED CORROSION
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
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)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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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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