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RE54 XVJ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

130,938 mi
Last recorded130,938 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE54 XVJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 130,938 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 121,071 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 121,071 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 108,900 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 96,530 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 96,530 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 88,491 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 88,491 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 84,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2011 78,130 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2011 78,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2010 9,814 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 9,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 64,812 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 64,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

advise only to slight staining to rear number plate

advise slight freathering to inner edges on all tyres

Pass 15 Sep 2008 55,477 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2007 39,944 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 XVJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XVJ, 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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What year was RE54 XVJ registered?

RE54 XVJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is RE54 XVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE54 XVJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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