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RE54 BYV

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

199,018 mi
Last recorded199,018 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE54 BYV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 199,018 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 199,018 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 175,301 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 175,296 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2013 155,135 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre tread damaged

nearside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 28 Feb 2013 155,103 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 138,514 miles

high level stop lamp inop

Fail 22 Feb 2012 138,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 138,500 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 138,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

high level stop lamp inop

p/h mot near side fron tyre below limit

p/h mot oil leaks

Pass 23 Feb 2011 118,188 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON EDGE

TAXI TEST :OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BELOW 2MM ON INNER EDGE

Pass 8 Dec 2010 118,037 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 116,012 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 110,037 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 105,150 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 105,136 miles

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2008 95,117 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 95,049 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 86,461 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 86,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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RE54 BYV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RE54 BYV, 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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RE54 BYV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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