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GP04 RUW

2004 Toyota Avensis

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,779 mi
Last recorded145,779 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 RUW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 145,779 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 145,779 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 134,092 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 125,511 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Handbrake Grabbing.

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wing damage.

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 125,511 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Handbrake Grabbing.

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wing damage.

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 109,657 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

advise condition of ignition switch

Fail 19 Jul 2019 109,657 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

advise condition of ignition switch

Pass 9 Jul 2018 91,028 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 80,026 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit--replace asap (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 70,372 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 64,549 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 60,515 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

handbrake travel

Pass 10 Jul 2014 60,515 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

handbrake travel

Pass 11 Jul 2013 55,631 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 55,631 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 52,869 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 51,248 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F Tyre has cut to outer sidewall

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 49,169 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 47,856 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 40,284 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 31,761 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 31,761 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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 RUW is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GP04 RUW, 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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GP04 RUW is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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