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FG04 GWX

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

149,214 mi
Last recorded149,214 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 149,214 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 142,033 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi, behind arch guard (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 142,033 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi, behind arch guard (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 138,080 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S/R & O/S/R LEADS TO HOSES (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 135,327 miles

N/S/R &O/S/R BRAKE PIPES LEADS TO HOSES

Pass 3 Apr 2015 129,023 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 115,614 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 95,387 miles

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

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

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

front no.plate cracked

n/s washer jet innop

n/s/r tyre tread low [2mm] and tyre perishing and cut in tyre wall [not to cords]

o/s headlamp slightly dim

Pass 4 Apr 2013 95,387 miles

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

front no.plate cracked

n/s washer jet innop

n/s/r tyre tread low [2mm] and tyre perishing and cut in tyre wall [not to cords]

o/s headlamp slightly dim

Pass 11 May 2012 86,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2011 84,617 miles

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

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Mar 2010 71,068 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 60,668 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 50,817 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 50,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2007 41,081 miles

** borderline wear to n/s/f tyre ** †*215/45/17w *

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

slight play to both steering rack knuckle joints †rear brakes slightly out of balance †front brake discs slightly lipped /worn †slight perrishing to brake hoses †both front tyres worn unevenly across tread †slight damage to alloy rims

Pass 28 Mar 2007 41,081 miles

** borderline wear to n/s/f tyre ** †*215/45/17w *

slight play to both steering rack knuckle joints †rear brakes slightly out of balance †front brake discs slightly lipped /worn †slight perrishing to brake hoses †both front tyres worn unevenly across tread †slight damage to alloy rims

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 GWX is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver 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 FG04 GWX, 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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What year was FG04 GWX registered?

FG04 GWX is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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