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ML54 OBO

2004 Toyota Avensis

Gold Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

90,126 mi
Last recorded90,126 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 OBO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 90,126 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 83,482 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 73,691 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 73,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 63,674 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 61,981 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 60,903 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 58,338 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 52,463 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 52,463 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 47,946 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 41,921 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall scuffed

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall scuffed

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 36,759 miles

high level brake light not working

Fail 25 Sep 2015 36,759 miles

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 29 Sep 2014 29,708 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2013 25,912 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 25,912 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 23,972 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 22,071 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 20,257 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 20,257 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 17,933 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 14,897 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 12,100 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 OBO is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Gold with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 OBO, 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 OBO registered?

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

Is ML54 OBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML54 OBO shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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