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RE54 VHZ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,559 mi
Last recorded140,559 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 140,559 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front FOG LAMP INOPERATIVE

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front FRONT FOG LAMP LENS DAMAGED

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 139,841 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 139,358 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall Damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Lumpy Inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 139,358 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall Damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Lumpy Inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 138,307 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 124,351 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front tyre has splits in the sidewall

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 124,347 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front tyre has splits in the sidewall

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 119,963 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 119,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 115,090 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and Offside (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 115,006 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and Offside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 111,437 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged

front tyres worn and splitting on sidewalls

oil leaks

Fail 9 Dec 2015 111,437 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged

front tyres worn and splitting on sidewalls

oil leaks

Pass 28 Nov 2014 103,661 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 103,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 95,062 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 87,893 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre inner edge has low tread (possible tracking fault)

nearside rear tyre inner edge stepped (possible tracking fault)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 87,893 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre inner edge has low tread (possible tracking fault)

nearside rear tyre inner edge stepped (possible tracking fault)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 86,042 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 2 Nov 2011 85,854 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Nov 2010 75,576 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 68,712 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 64,409 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 53,208 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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RE54 VHZ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 RE54 VHZ, 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 VHZ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 11 September 2004.

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