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GJ54 VDL

2004 Toyota Avensis

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,725 mi
Last recorded111,725 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 VDL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 111,725 miles

General under body corrosion

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light lens cracked

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 111,725 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

General under body corrosion

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light lens cracked

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracking and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 107,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Light lens cracked.

Rear General under body corrosion .

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 107,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod has an unsafe modification Split pin missing (locking device ) (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod has an unsafe modification Split pin missing (locking device) (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear General under body corrosion .

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Light lens cracked.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 100,769 miles

Front Tyres Wearing Outer Edges

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

Rear Suspension Corroded

Underside Corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2017 100,751 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front Tyres Wearing Outer Edges

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

Rear Suspension Corroded

Underside Corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2016 93,774 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 93,774 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 87,921 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 81,463 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 75,901 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 70,258 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 70,258 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 61,950 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 54,202 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 44,906 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 35,077 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 26,983 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 VDL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VDL, 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 VDL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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