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RJ54 VUN

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

155,651 mi
Last recorded155,651 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 VUN
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 155,651 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

misfire at idle

Pass 5 Jan 2022 150,283 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion to under body and components

Pass 21 Dec 2020 139,818 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 139,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2019 129,892 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake lever high

Pass 2 Jan 2019 125,645 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 111,126 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 106,345 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 102,269 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 96,580 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 91,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2014 91,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2013 87,093 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 87,093 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 82,057 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 76,737 miles

chip in windscreen

offside front wiper split

rear tyres slightly distorted and worn on edges

Fail 15 Feb 2011 76,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

chip in windscreen

offside front wiper split

rear tyres slightly distorted and worn on edges

Pass 22 Feb 2010 70,936 miles

long handbrake travel

n/s/f inner wheel arch trim is broken

n/s/r tyre is on 2mm

o/s/f tyre is slightly worn on the edges and looks flat

plastic engine cover and under tray fitted

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Feb 2009 66,308 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 66,308 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 64,960 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 49,170 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 49,168 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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RJ54 VUN is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 RJ54 VUN, 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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RJ54 VUN is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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