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GK53 FPV

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,193 mi
Last recorded141,193 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 FPV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 141,193 miles

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT and REAR (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 126,597 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Feb 2018 126,597 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' TELE . CRADLE (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 109,791 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 109,791 miles

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 99,102 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted preventing full inspection of adult seat belt

items removed from view prior to test

Fail 16 Jan 2016 98,819 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 90,064 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 90,064 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 82,408 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 75,099 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 68,188 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 61,616 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 54,384 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 45,329 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 35,982 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 25,270 miles

both front tyres slightly wearing on outer edges.

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

slight front brake imbalance 17%.

slight movement in n/s/r top suspension arm inner bush.

vehicle tested in wet conditions.

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 FPV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FPV, 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 GK53 FPV registered?

GK53 FPV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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