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GK53 FPT

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

132,863 mi
Last recorded132,863 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 FPT
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 132,863 miles

Fuel tank heat shield corroded /insecure

Nearside Side repeater lens missing

Various suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2020 132,863 miles

Fuel tank heat shield corroded /insecure

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens missing

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2019 123,428 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 113,278 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brakes getting low

under body corrosion

Fail 12 Dec 2018 113,278 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brakes getting low

under body corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2017 105,065 miles

engine light on

Fail 5 Dec 2017 105,065 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

engine light on

Pass 2 Dec 2016 98,000 miles

engine management light on

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 3 Dec 2015 90,649 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 90,649 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working 501 (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 85,867 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 80,480 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

em light on

wipers split on ends

Pass 3 Dec 2012 72,088 miles

Engine Management Light illuminated

Fail 3 Dec 2012 72,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Engine Management Light illuminated

Fail 3 Dec 2011 63,314 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 63,314 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 54,452 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 47,320 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 47,320 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 42,780 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to centre rear not allowing full inspection of seatbelt.

Fail 15 Jan 2009 42,768 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

child seat fitted to centre rear not allowing full inspection of seatbelt.

Pass 24 Jan 2008 36,644 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 29,688 miles

Nail in nearside rear 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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GK53 FPT is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GK53 FPT, 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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GK53 FPT is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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