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GR04 EKU

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

124,809 mi
Last recorded124,809 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 EKU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 124,809 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 119,341 miles

Front Washers poor

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 119,341 miles

Front Washers poor

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 116,678 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 116,678 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 113,654 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 111,402 miles

High level brake light not working

Pass 9 Nov 2020 108,868 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 108,824 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2019 106,490 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 101,819 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 97,095 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre stop light not working

Fail 18 Oct 2017 97,095 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre stop light not working

Pass 19 Oct 2016 93,081 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 88,807 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside rear brake pads worn close to minimum thickness.

Pass 20 Oct 2014 85,500 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

High level stop lamp not working.

Nearside rear brake pads worn low.

Offside wiper slightly split.

Fail 20 Oct 2014 85,500 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

High level stop lamp not working.

Nearside rear brake pads worn low.

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

Offside wiper slightly split.

Fail 17 Oct 2013 78,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 78,586 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 70,370 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 57,274 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 52,864 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 47,768 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 47,768 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 40,254 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 34,735 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 33,309 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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GR04 EKU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GR04 EKU, 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 GR04 EKU registered?

GR04 EKU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 10 July 2004.

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