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GP53 WEA

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

155,076 mi
Last recorded155,076 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 WEA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2024 155,076 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake fluid level below maximum

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyre's wearing low inside edge

n/s/f inner wing guard damaged & insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2023 142,638 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 142,638 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 130,256 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 130,256 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 118,124 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 118,124 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 108,807 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 108,807 miles

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

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2019 95,190 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 86,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Perished

Pass 28 Mar 2017 81,347 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 78,258 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 78,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 73,198 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 73,198 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)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 67,820 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 67,820 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 62,397 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 62,397 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 56,018 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 56,018 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 50,208 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 45,192 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 40,143 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 35,914 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 34,555 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 29,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 29,593 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 WEA is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 GP53 WEA, 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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GP53 WEA is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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