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GP04 TVL

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 2362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

57,298 mi
Last recorded57,298 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 TVL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,362cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 57,298 miles

advise rear sub frame /inner sills/suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 7 Apr 2026 57,296 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

advise rear sub frame /inner sills/suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 4 Apr 2025 55,689 miles

Handbrake travel

Pass 6 Apr 2024 47,043 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side(lower arm ball joint) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

underbody seal

Pass 13 Apr 2023 43,737 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 39,993 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 39,992 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inside face o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2020 39,430 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2020 39,429 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 39,394 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield poor

Rear suspension and subframe corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2019 36,407 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone arms n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 36,402 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone arms n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 33,188 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 33,188 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 30,825 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 29,150 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 27,288 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 25,922 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 22,296 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 18,919 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 15,872 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 12,161 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 9,496 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 6,410 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 6,410 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 TVL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 2,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 TVL, 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 TVL registered?

GP04 TVL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 25 May 2004.

Is GP04 TVL safe to buy?

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