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GJ04 VTL

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,010 mi
Last recorded103,010 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 VTL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 103,010 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 99,240 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 95,522 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 95,522 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 91,314 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seats ()

Pass 14 Dec 2017 87,597 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 14 Dec 2017 87,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 14 Dec 2016 83,017 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 78,137 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 78,137 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 72,572 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 67,234 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 67,234 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 62,076 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 62,076 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 56,121 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 48,767 miles

oil leak from timing chain tentioner

Fail 8 Jan 2011 48,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

oil leak from timing chain tentioner

Pass 14 Jan 2010 41,898 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 41,898 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 35,281 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 27,887 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 20,582 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 20,582 miles

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

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 VTL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ04 VTL registered?

GJ04 VTL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 9 March 2004.

Is GJ04 VTL safe to buy?

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