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GP04 VPW

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

107,832 mi
Last recorded107,832 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 VPW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 107,832 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2019 107,772 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 102,454 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 96,909 miles

Nearside Rear tire thread depth 3mmms

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 96,909 miles

Nearside Rear tire thread depth 3mmms

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 91,564 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 91,552 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 87,060 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust poor

Fail 27 Apr 2015 87,060 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust poor

Pass 20 Aug 2014 82,836 miles

n/s front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2013 74,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2013 74,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2012 67,181 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 67,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 59,549 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 52,427 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 52,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 44,804 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 44,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 37,827 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 37,827 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 27,744 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 VPW is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VPW, 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 VPW is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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