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DU54 GHY

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

326,520 mi
Last recorded326,520 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 GHY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 326,520 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Feb 2013 264,113 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2013 264,084 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2013 264,037 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 264,035 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light illuminated

Pass 16 Jan 2012 201,805 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 166,561 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 166,467 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 105,823 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 70,309 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 70,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 101,883 miles

offside front shock absorber leaking

offside rear side light slightly dim

offside rear tyre on 2mm within centre three quarters of tyre tread

rear number plate fading slightly

Fail 18 Jun 2008 101,883 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

offside front shock absorber leaking

offside rear side light slightly dim

rear number plate fading slightly

Fail 25 Jul 2007 74,035 miles

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

chip in b zone of windscreen

near side front wiper starting to deterorate

off side rear tyre nail in tread †nearside front tyre screw in tread †off side front tyre close to limits †near side rear tyre close to limits

Pass 25 Jul 2007 74,035 miles

chip in b zone of windscreen

near side front wiper starting to deterorate

off side rear tyre nail in tread †nearside front tyre screw in tread †off side front tyre close to limits †near side rear tyre close to limits

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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DU54 GHY is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DU54 GHY, 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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DU54 GHY is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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