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GP04 KOU

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

76,921 mi
Last recorded76,921 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 KOU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 76,921 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 76,879 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os / ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general structural and component corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2024 76,480 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside / nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 76,478 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside / nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 75,000 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 72,922 miles

Brake discs rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2021 72,920 miles

Brake discs rusty

Fail 6 Sep 2021 72,920 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Brake discs rusty

O/s rear tyre worn on edges

Wiper blade torn

Pass 7 Jul 2020 72,919 miles

All brake discs rusty

Pass 9 Jul 2019 70,010 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 68,768 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 68,766 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 66,622 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 62,749 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 58,974 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 58,974 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 51,423 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 51,423 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 47,004 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 47,004 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 42,673 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 42,673 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 May 2011 37,975 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2011 37,975 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 33,406 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 29,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 May 2009 29,740 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 26,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 May 2007 23,664 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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GP04 KOU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 GP04 KOU, 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 GP04 KOU registered?

GP04 KOU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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