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GM04 BUV

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,374 mi
Last recorded149,374 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 BUV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 149,374 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 149,374 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 143,955 miles

surface corrosion rear suspension componants

Fail 12 Sep 2017 143,955 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

surface corrosion rear suspension componants

Pass 15 Sep 2016 138,472 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 133,244 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 127,186 miles

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

underbody surface corrosion to front and rear stearing and suspension conponants

Pass 18 Sep 2013 121,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2012 114,793 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 114,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2011 105,721 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 100,187 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)

both front brake disc's worn

Pass 3 Sep 2009 77,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Sep 2008 52,007 miles

Both front wipers split at the ends.

Front brake discs lipped & scored.

Handbrake needs adjusting.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake pads worn low.

Pass 13 Sep 2008 52,007 miles

Both front wipers split at the ends.

Front brake discs lipped & scored.

Handbrake needs adjusting.

Rear brake pads worn low.

Pass 12 Sep 2007 32,365 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2007 30,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 30,842 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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GM04 BUV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol 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 GM04 BUV, 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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GM04 BUV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 7 August 2004.

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