2004 Toyota Avensis 1.8L Petrol · VU54 KWM
2004 Toyota Avensis (1.8L, petrol). First registered 06 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 258,639 miles. MOT expired on 02 May 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 258,639 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
VU54 KWM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/05/2023
- 258,639 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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VU54 KWM Mileage History
- 10/05/2022229,414 mi
- 12/10/2022246,732 mi+17,318 mi
- 20/10/2022246,756 mi+24 mi
- 02/05/2023258,630 mi+11,874 mi
- 04/05/2023258,639 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 29,729 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VU54 KWM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Toyota Avensis (VU54 KWM) between May 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
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