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GN04 VTW

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

156,658 mi
Last recorded156,658 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN04 VTW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 156,658 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 156,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2021 132,918 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 132,918 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements non reflective (0.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 111,806 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 96,750 miles

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

corrosion through out

nsr tyre wearing on edge

osr seat back loose

osr tyre cut in tread /worn on edge

Fail 8 Aug 2019 96,750 miles

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

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

corrosion through out

nsr tyre wearing on edge

osr seat back loose

osr tyre cut in tread /worn on edge

Pass 20 Jul 2018 94,345 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 94,345 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 91,800 miles

eml on

nsr brake binding

Pass 21 Jul 2016 88,418 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 88,418 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

engine warning light on

Fail 26 Aug 2014 82,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 82,233 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 78,362 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 78,362 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 75,623 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 74,623 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 70,669 miles

E.M.L on dash

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 70,669 miles

E.M.L on dash

Fail 26 Jul 2010 63,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 63,753 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 57,671 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 52,095 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 52,095 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 44,884 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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GN04 VTW is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 GN04 VTW, 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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GN04 VTW is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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