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GD53 VVH

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

137,560 mi
Last recorded137,560 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 VVH
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2023 137,560 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Jan 2022 134,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated TOO HIGH (1.1.6 (d))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 134,031 miles

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated TOO HIGH (1.1.6 (d))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 129,689 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 129,689 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 126,011 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 126,011 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emition not test (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 121,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 21 Sep 2018 121,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Jun 2017 115,003 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 114,473 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 108,748 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 108,467 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

headlamps set to zero

Pass 28 May 2015 100,453 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres are a different size to rears

Fail 20 May 2015 100,321 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres are a different size to rears

Pass 23 Apr 2014 91,717 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 83,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Mar 2012 74,766 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres are a different size to rears

Fail 6 Mar 2012 74,497 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres are a different size to rears

Pass 4 Mar 2011 68,611 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 3 Mar 2011 68,609 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 23 Feb 2010 61,834 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 58,359 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 39,853 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 39,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 27,906 miles

handbrake has high travel †front brakes showing signs of wear †rear brakes showing signs of wear

rear wiper split †oil leak from rear of engine

Fail 16 Jan 2007 27,906 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

handbrake has high travel †front brakes showing signs of wear †rear brakes showing signs of wear

rear wiper split †oil leak from rear of engine

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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GD53 VVH is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GD53 VVH, 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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GD53 VVH is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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