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RV54 SVZ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

292,075 mi
Last recorded292,075 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 SVZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 May 2015 292,075 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Nov 2014 273,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

eml on dash.

plastic covers fitted to outer body sills.

Pass 26 Nov 2013 237,426 miles

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

oil leak on engine.

plastic covers fitted to outer body sills.

rear tyres wearing low 2-3 mm tread depth.

slight play in nearside front steering/suspension.

Fail 25 Nov 2013 237,417 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

oil leak on engine.

plastic covers fitted to outer body sills.

rear tyres wearing low 2-3 mm tread depth.

slight play in nearside front steering/suspension.

Pass 27 Nov 2012 206,216 miles

plastic covers fitted to outer body sills.

slight play in nearside front steering/suspension.

Fail 26 Nov 2012 206,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

plastic covers fitted to outer body sills.

slight play in nearside front steering/suspension.

Pass 30 Nov 2011 176,790 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 176,784 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 147,816 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 108,713 miles

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 25 Nov 2008 78,316 miles

offside rear tyre , slight damage to sidewall

Fail 21 Nov 2008 78,277 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 60,811 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low, 2/3 m.m. tread depth.

Pass 10 Sep 2007 60,381 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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RV54 SVZ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RV54 SVZ, 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 RV54 SVZ registered?

RV54 SVZ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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