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RA54 OVW

2004 Toyota Avensis

Gold Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

155,017 mi
Last recorded155,017 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 OVW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 155,017 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 155,017 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 145,000 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 133,463 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 129,188 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 126,192 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 122,895 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 122,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 120,130 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 112,527 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 104,123 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

baby seat fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2014 95,650 miles

full inspection not carried out on nearside rear seat belt due to child seat in postion

handbrake pulls high

nearside wiper blade starting to smear

Fail 26 Nov 2014 95,650 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

full inspection not carried out on nearside rear seat belt due to child seat in postion

handbrake pulls high

nearside wiper blade starting to smear

Pass 7 Dec 2013 85,779 miles

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

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

handbrake pulls high

nearside rear tyre sidewall worn

nearside rtear seat belt not tesrted due to child seat fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2013 85,779 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

handbrake pulls high

nearside rear tyre sidewall worn

nearside rtear seat belt not tesrted due to child seat fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2012 76,842 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 76,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2011 72,269 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 68,165 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 63,000 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 58,179 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 52,446 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge.

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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RA54 OVW is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Gold with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RA54 OVW, 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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RA54 OVW is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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