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GP53 OCU

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

121,533 mi
Last recorded121,533 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 OCU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 121,533 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 115,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 115,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 113,500 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 110,141 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 107,300 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 107,300 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 103,192 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 98,323 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 93,030 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 87,837 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 82,957 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 79,455 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin at the limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 73,701 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 69,212 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 64,433 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 64,433 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 59,666 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 55,646 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 49,117 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 43,696 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear washer poor.

Pass 9 Jan 2008 36,932 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 26,645 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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GP53 OCU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GP53 OCU, 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 GP53 OCU registered?

GP53 OCU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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