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MJ54 VEF

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

131,349 mi
Last recorded131,349 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 VEF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 131,349 miles

Under-Body Has Surface Corrosion

Fail 10 Oct 2025 131,349 miles

Under-Body Has Surface Corrosion

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 129,523 miles

Rear Axle Has Surface Corrosion

Fail 9 Oct 2024 129,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle Has Surface Corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2023 126,659 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 126,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 118,923 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 110,784 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 104,628 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 97,275 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Handbrake lever has high travel

Fail 8 Oct 2019 97,275 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Handbrake lever has high travel

Pass 1 Oct 2018 90,073 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 85,030 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 76,672 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 76,657 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 76,588 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 67,343 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 60,746 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 56,713 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 51,856 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 46,115 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 40,574 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 32,220 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 24,429 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 17,703 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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MJ54 VEF is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MJ54 VEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ54 VEF registered?

MJ54 VEF is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 October 2004.

Is MJ54 VEF safe to buy?

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