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GL54 SSZ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

169,391 mi
Last recorded169,391 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 SSZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 169,391 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 154,109 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 145,537 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 145,537 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 141,124 miles

Offside Front tyre has nail in it

Offside Rear small cuts in sidewall

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear suspension arms heavily corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2017 141,124 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre has nail in it

Offside Rear small cuts in sidewall

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear suspension arms heavily corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2016 138,762 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 136,543 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 134,234 miles

N/S/F tyre damaged on sidewall

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 134,234 miles

N/S/F tyre damaged on sidewall

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 130,889 miles

N/S/F tyre has slight distortion to sidewall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 126,698 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 126,698 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 123,519 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 22 Dec 2011 123,519 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 119,232 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 119,232 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 115,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 115,344 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 98,315 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrake close to no reserve travel

Fail 12 Dec 2007 75,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 75,667 miles

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

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

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

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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GL54 SSZ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GL54 SSZ, 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 GL54 SSZ registered?

GL54 SSZ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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