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GR04 VZF

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

183,681 mi
Last recorded183,681 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 183,681 miles

Front brake discs back plate corroded and slightly loose.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 183,681 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs back plate corroded and slightly loose.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 163,195 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 163,195 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 145,484 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 125,633 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 125,633 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 105,520 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 86,820 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 68,642 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front left tyre has a bald section on inner shoulder of tread pattern.

Fail 8 Jul 2008 50,367 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

n/s/rear tyre side wall slightly deteriated

Pass 8 Jul 2008 50,367 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

n/s/rear tyre side wall slightly deteriated

Pass 19 Jul 2007 32,973 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 32,973 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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 VZF is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VZF, 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 VZF is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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