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GJ54 VDF

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

181,016 mi
Last recorded181,016 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 VDF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 181,016 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 142,855 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 136,590 miles

Both Rear Tyres Slightly Wearing on Inner Edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 136,589 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both Rear Tyres Slightly Wearing on Inner Edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 124,371 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 124,361 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 116,379 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 105,204 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 105,204 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 91,532 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 77,151 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 76,695 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

high level stop light not work

plastic covers and sill fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2009 60,376 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

hand brake travel gettimg long close to excess

Pass 20 Feb 2009 60,376 miles

hand brake travel gettimg long close to excess

Pass 26 Feb 2008 36,328 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 17,329 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 VDF is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VDF, 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 GJ54 VDF registered?

GJ54 VDF is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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