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GJ04 VUC

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

136,950 mi
Last recorded136,950 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 136,950 miles

TRC light on cleared

all tyres are perished in tread

exhaust is rusty

o/s headlamp is damaged

oil level found very low and oil leaks noted

underside is rusty at rear

Fail 10 Jan 2023 136,950 miles

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

TRC light on cleared

all tyres are perished in tread

exhaust is rusty

o/s headlamp is damaged

oil level found very low and oil leaks noted

underside is rusty at rear

Pass 7 Jan 2022 131,630 miles

Oil leak noted from the engine

Underneath rusty in places

o/s headlight lens slightly tarnished

Pass 14 Jan 2021 127,290 miles

exhaust is rusty

n/s headlamp is full of water vapor pattern poor

underside is rusty in places

wet test

Pass 9 Jan 2020 124,294 miles

exhaust is rusty

oil leak

underside is rusty in places

Pass 18 Jan 2019 122,767 miles

clips missing from f/n/s inner wheel arch

exhaust is rusty

Pass 5 Jan 2018 121,730 miles

exhaust is rusty

Pass 7 Jan 2017 120,853 miles

exhaust is very rusty

Pass 22 Dec 2015 118,640 miles

exhaust is very rusty

r/n/s tyre is badly perished

wipers are poor

Pass 12 Jan 2015 117,276 miles

exhaust very rusty

r/n/s brake pads low a/p 75% worn

Pass 6 Jan 2014 115,888 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 110,468 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 110,468 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 104,885 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 98,698 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 92,096 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 84,013 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 84,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2008 74,254 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 74,254 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 58,937 miles

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 58,937 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 VUC is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GJ04 VUC, 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 VUC registered?

GJ04 VUC is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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The MOT history for GJ04 VUC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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