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ML54 OAV

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

164,558 mi
Last recorded164,558 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 OAV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2023 164,558 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

**STRONG ADVICE** Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Both front lower suspension arms corroded

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing a full inspection of the adult seat belt

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Rear brake discs in slightly poor condition

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2022 158,253 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 153,551 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2020 150,695 miles

Rear sub frame show signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2019 146,519 miles

Both Rear suspension radius arms corroded .

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mounting ()

Pass 12 Dec 2018 142,223 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside / nearside noisy (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy rough (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

travel parking brake

Pass 13 Dec 2017 137,098 miles

Clutch pedal very heavy.

Engine management malfunction warning lamp is on.

Exhaust smoke emissions very close to limit.

Fail 13 Dec 2017 137,098 miles

Clutch pedal very heavy.

Engine management malfunction warning lamp is on.

Exhaust smoke emissions very close to limit.

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 131,595 miles

GENERAL CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE AND SUSPENSION

REAR SUBFRAME IS CORRODED

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 125,541 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON

Fail 10 Dec 2014 119,483 miles

Brake / Clutch fluid is badly discoloured / dirty.

Clutch pedal is excessivly heavy. Suspect iminent failure.

Emissions passed but reading is much higher than expected norm for this engine type.

Engine managment malfunction indicator lamp is on.

General underside corrosion.

Long travel on parking brake lever.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 119,483 miles

Brake / Clutch fluid is badly discoloured / dirty.

Clutch pedal is excessivly heavy. Suspect iminent failure.

Emissions passed but reading is much higher than expected norm for this engine type.

Engine managment malfunction indicator lamp is on.

General underside corrosion.

Long travel on parking brake lever.

Pass 18 Dec 2013 113,776 miles

clutch very heavy

Pass 11 Dec 2012 105,229 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 105,229 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 98,312 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 92,242 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

long handbrake travel

Fail 15 Dec 2009 80,922 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 80,922 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)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 68,639 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 68,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2007 55,979 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 55,979 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 OAV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ML54 OAV, 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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ML54 OAV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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