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GP04 VTE

2004 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,519 mi
Last recorded142,519 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 VTE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 142,519 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 142,519 miles

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 142,501 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 138,343 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 130,062 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 130,049 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 124,511 miles

Central Rear Exhaust Bracket Broken but Exhaust Still Secure

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 119,952 miles

Underside of car rusty

Pass 3 Feb 2015 113,593 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 107,167 miles

o/s/r handbrake effort low

Pass 8 Feb 2013 99,550 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 91,988 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 91,988 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 86,447 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 83,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Feb 2010 83,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 71,920 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 53,373 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 35,348 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 VTE is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VTE, 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 VTE registered?

GP04 VTE is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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