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NJ54 LAO

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

163,011 mi
Last recorded163,011 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ54 LAO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 163,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 156,423 miles

Front Oil leak but not excessive

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 156,423 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Oil leak but not excessive

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 147,073 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2018 142,853 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 142,853 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 135,043 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 135,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 125,288 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 114,464 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 108,453 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 105,225 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 101,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 98,318 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 95,200 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 89,285 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 66,633 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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NJ54 LAO is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NJ54 LAO, 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 NJ54 LAO registered?

NJ54 LAO is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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