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GJ54 LHR

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

98,656 mi
Last recorded98,656 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 LHR
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2025 98,656 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (has cat in it) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Surface rust on underneath of the car at the rear, covering floor, suspension, exhaust and brake components

Pass 9 Apr 2024 96,052 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Surface rust on underneath of the car at the rear covering floor, suspension and brake components

Pass 14 Apr 2023 92,090 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 91,881 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 88,286 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 88,286 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2021 84,588 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 83,838 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 82,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 76,478 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 76,447 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2017 72,615 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 72,615 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 67,998 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 67,998 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 61,629 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre tread cracking

Pass 18 Aug 2014 55,421 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 55,421 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 48,718 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 41,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 34,626 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 30,306 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 22,594 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 17,363 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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GJ54 LHR 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 70.8%.

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 GJ54 LHR, 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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GJ54 LHR is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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