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GJ04 TPV

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,353 mi
Last recorded144,353 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 TPV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 144,353 miles

Corrosion rear

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 144,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Corrosion rear

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 139,825 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm. 0 mm on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine oil low

Fail 6 Feb 2019 139,813 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm. 0 mm on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine oil low

Pass 9 Feb 2018 136,053 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 130,516 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 126,204 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 122,015 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 118,960 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 118,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Feb 2013 114,029 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 114,025 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 107,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 107,947 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 97,146 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 97,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 82,846 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 72,474 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 72,474 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2008 64,667 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 53,386 miles

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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GJ04 TPV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ04 TPV, 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 GJ04 TPV registered?

GJ04 TPV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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