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FG04 GWU

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

166,102 mi
Last recorded166,102 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 GWU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 166,102 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 145,334 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 123,662 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 106,615 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 106,560 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2011 88,408 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2010 80,163 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2010 80,134 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2009 73,447 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

nearside wiper blade starting to split

slightly defused headlight pattern on offsidew headlight also offside headlight not as bright as nearside advise offside headlight unit being changed as soon as possible

Pass 9 May 2009 73,447 miles

nearside wiper blade starting to split

slightly defused headlight pattern on offsidew headlight also offside headlight not as bright as nearside advise offside headlight unit being changed as soon as possible

Fail 22 Apr 2008 63,728 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre as a series of small cuts in outside edge all within limits at time of test

offide headlight slightly higher than nearside and just within limits

vehicle only just passed emissions test disel injection system will require attention shortly

Pass 22 Apr 2008 63,728 miles

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

nearside front tyre as a series of small cuts in outside edge all within limits at time of test

offide headlight slightly higher than nearside and just within limits

vehicle only just passed emissions test disel injection system will require attention shortly

Pass 19 May 2007 53,701 miles

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

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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FG04 GWU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 FG04 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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FG04 GWU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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