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GP53 ZFN

2004 Toyota Avensis

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,477 mi
Last recorded103,477 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 ZFN
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 103,477 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp misty

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear ,both sides,all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 103,475 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp misty

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear ,both sides,all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 101,107 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Some corrosion to underside / various components coated in underseal

Pass 30 Jan 2023 97,349 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 95,780 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 95,780 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 93,402 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2020 93,402 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 89,852 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 89,852 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 84,428 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 77,822 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 72,829 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 67,661 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 64,184 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 64,184 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 14 Aug 2013 59,824 miles

ECU light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust mountings rusting

Pass 11 Aug 2012 54,521 miles

ECU light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

emissions slow to pass

exhaust mountings rusting

front and rear brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

Fail 11 Aug 2012 54,521 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ECU light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

emissions slow to pass

exhaust mountings rusting

front and rear brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

Fail 17 Aug 2011 47,207 miles

ECU light on

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 17 Aug 2011 47,207 miles

ECU light on

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 19 Jan 2010 36,218 miles

ECU light on

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate poor

handbrake lever travelling

Fail 19 Jan 2010 36,218 miles

ECU light on

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate poor

handbrake lever travelling

Pass 17 Jan 2009 29,879 miles

ECU warning light on

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

emissions slow to pass

front number plate poor

handbrake lever travelling

Pass 19 Jan 2008 24,403 miles

ECU light on

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake lever travelling

Fail 19 Jan 2008 24,403 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ECU light on

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake lever travelling

Pass 20 Jan 2007 19,243 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 ZFN is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GP53 ZFN, 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 ZFN is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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