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DN04 GWU

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

168,515 mi
Last recorded168,515 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 GWU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 168,515 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 163,428 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 163,428 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play Long travel (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 155,358 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 154,234 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 145,728 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 145,728 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 136,838 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 136,838 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 125,821 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 114,831 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 105,392 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 94,538 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Mar 2013 94,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Mar 2012 86,282 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 86,282 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 79,898 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 71,231 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 63,534 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 31 Mar 2008 53,386 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 53,386 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 36,416 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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DN04 GWU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DN04 GWU, 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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DN04 GWU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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