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MK54 SMV

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,712 mi
Last recorded132,712 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 SMV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 132,712 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

coil spring wing worn - both front

rear brake discs slightly smaller in diameter - slight pad protusion at edge of disc - brake efficiency ok

Fail 28 Jan 2017 132,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

coil spring worn both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 126,810 miles

handbrake effort low nearside rear

Fail 18 Jan 2016 126,602 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

handbrake effort low nearside rear

Pass 12 Jan 2015 115,676 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 102,817 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 92,159 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 76,740 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 76,740 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery insucure

Pass 11 Oct 2010 74,794 miles

rear child seats fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2009 68,993 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 68,993 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front 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 27 Sep 2008 59,640 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 59,640 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 46,980 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 46,891 miles

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

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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MK54 SMV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MK54 SMV, 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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MK54 SMV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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