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DV04 GMY

2004 Toyota Avensis

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,944 mi
Last recorded145,944 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 GMY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 145,944 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

UNDERBODY COVERED ALL OVER IN UNDERSEAL

Fail 12 Jul 2024 145,944 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 145,877 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Nearside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

General corrosion throughout

Headlight lenses and images poor

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 142,722 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2023 142,722 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2022 138,316 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 138,278 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear reversing lamp not working

Pass 2 Jun 2021 134,867 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 131,741 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 126,822 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 126,822 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 121,666 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 116,713 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 112,220 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 105,517 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 105,517 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 96,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 88,190 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 88,173 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 80,028 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 71,784 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 62,710 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 56,311 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 49,995 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 46,522 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 46,518 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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DV04 GMY is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DV04 GMY, 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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DV04 GMY is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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