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PK54 KCU

2004 Toyota Avensis

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

241,713 mi
Last recorded241,713 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK54 KCU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 241,713 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 241,707 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s/f (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front position lamp(s) not working no plate (1.1.A.3b)

Front wheel bearing has excessive play near side (2.5.A.3c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 219,662 miles

Drivers seat ripped

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

Plate 59 exp 31/03/2015

Tailgate handle damaged Scratching to OS and NS doors Paint lifting from OS wing Scuffing to rear bumper

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 31 Jan 2015 219,174 miles

Nearside Panhard rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Drivers seat ripped

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Plate 59 exp 31/03/2015

Tailgate handle damaged Scratching to OS and NS doors Paint lifting from OS wing Scuffing to rear bumper

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Mar 2014 186,841 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2014 186,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

imbalance across front axle 28% max 30%

Pass 1 Aug 2013 165,900 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 165,080 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 140,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 140,469 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 137,207 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 129,989 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 118,372 miles

Front brake pads worn

Fail 1 Dec 2009 118,372 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake pads worn

Fail 1 Dec 2008 107,403 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 107,403 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2007 96,214 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 96,214 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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PK54 KCU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PK54 KCU, 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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PK54 KCU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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