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GR04 VZE

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,540 mi
Last recorded176,540 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 VZE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 176,540 miles

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Bothn sides (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 167,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN MIDDLE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 155,210 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 155,210 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

NSR parking brake at minimum level.

Pass 12 Feb 2022 144,161 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 140,128 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 140,128 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 136,179 miles

O/S/R TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

REAR CHASSIS LEG CORRODED

Pass 26 Jan 2019 131,506 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 131,506 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 126,682 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 126,676 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 118,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2016 117,805 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both headlights deteriorated

em light on

Pass 5 Jan 2016 107,612 miles

3rd row stowed away unable to check seats or belts

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perishing

corrosion rear of underside of vehicle

Fail 21 Dec 2015 107,590 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

3rd row stowed away unable to check seats or belts

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perishing

corrosion rear of underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Jan 2015 98,900 miles

steering rack mounting rubbers worn

Pass 19 Dec 2013 89,041 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 77,710 miles

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)

Fail 31 Dec 2011 67,070 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear axle bush's perrishing

Pass 31 Dec 2011 67,070 miles

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

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

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

both rear axle bush's perrishing

Pass 8 Jan 2011 57,650 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 48,825 miles

both head lamp aims on upper limit

near side front tyre perished

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge slightly

off side rear tyre perished

Fail 5 Jan 2010 48,825 miles

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

both head lamp aims on upper limit

near side front tyre perished

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge slightly

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Jan 2009 40,400 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 37,760 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 37,585 miles

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

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

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 VZE is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Blue 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 GR04 VZE, 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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GR04 VZE is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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