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ML54 FTJ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

17,844 mi
Last recorded17,844 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 FTJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 17,844 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 17,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 17,039 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 17,039 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 16,662 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 16,662 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 16,312 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 16,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2021 16,006 miles

nsf ,nsr and osr tyres 17 years old

Pass 3 Mar 2020 15,716 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 15,271 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 14,801 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 14,801 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 14,445 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 14,445 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 14,072 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 13,913 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 13,468 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 12,993 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 12,606 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 12,139 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 11,109 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 10,047 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 8,904 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 8,877 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 7,628 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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ML54 FTJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ML54 FTJ, 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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What year was ML54 FTJ registered?

ML54 FTJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is ML54 FTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML54 FTJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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