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GJ04 ZXC

2004 Toyota Avensis

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,708 mi
Last recorded131,708 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 ZXC
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 131,708 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 125,107 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 125,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake fluid low

offside rear light damage and has sharp edges

Pass 14 Mar 2012 117,116 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 117,116 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 107,418 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 98,184 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 98,184 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 92,311 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 84,636 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 84,636 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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)

offside front inner wing liner insecure

Pass 21 Feb 2007 59,476 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 59,476 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

shrapnel in o/s/f tyre

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 ZXC is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 ZXC, 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 ZXC registered?

GJ04 ZXC is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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