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NL54 WTM

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,985 mi
Last recorded138,985 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 WTM
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 138,985 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 138,984 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2019 127,732 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 127,730 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 126,393 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 114,699 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Jan 2018 114,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre outer edge is bald so unable to determine tyre life

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre outer edge is bald so unable to determine tyre life

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit is at 1.74mm legal limit is 1.60mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre outer and inner edge is bald so unable to determine tyre life

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit is at 1.68mm legal limit is 1.60mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 96,847 miles

Rear both rear brake discs outer surface only 70% contact

Pass 6 Feb 2016 77,989 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 77,973 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle @ 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

3rd brake light inop

Pass 28 Aug 2015 73,995 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 665,550 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 57,896 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 48,886 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 46,901 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 3 Feb 2012 46,900 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Feb 2011 45,225 miles

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

both front tyre outer walls damaged

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 28 Jan 2010 41,919 miles

both rear tyres are starting to wear low

n/s/f tyre has small cuts in outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 27 Jan 2010 41,919 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres are starting to wear low

n/s/f tyre has small cuts in outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cods

Pass 4 Feb 2009 38,933 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front brake discs are corroded and lipped but braking effort was satisfactory and even

n/s/f tyre is getting low on tread and has cut in outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 23 Aug 2007 36,618 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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NL54 WTM is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NL54 WTM, 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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NL54 WTM is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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