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EF54 GVM

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

167,391 mi
Last recorded167,391 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 GVM
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 167,391 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear underbody slightly corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2020 167,391 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear underbody slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2019 167,373 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 164,687 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lenses (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 155,178 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 155,176 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 141,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60 / worn (3.5.1g)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 126,699 miles

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

Rack securing bushes slightly deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 111,662 miles

Nearside rear tyre cut,not exposing cord

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 96,351 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 96,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 81,120 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 67,863 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 59,262 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 59,262 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 51,615 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

only able to check webbing on all rear seat belts

rear wiper split

Pass 20 Dec 2007 41,073 miles

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

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

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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EF54 GVM is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF54 GVM, 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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EF54 GVM is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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