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RE54 VJA

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

190,936 mi
Last recorded190,936 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE54 VJA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 190,936 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 175,035 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 174,311 miles

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

rear of vehicle under side corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2019 172,757 miles

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

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

slight exhaust blow between centre & tailpipe joint

Pass 27 Nov 2018 171,335 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 164,540 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 155,880 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Nearside and Offside (1.7.5a)

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 145,909 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 133,298 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 120,259 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 108,988 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 95,976 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 80,050 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 69,491 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 68,485 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2008 52,358 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 39,362 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 39,362 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VJA is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RE54 VJA, 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 VJA is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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