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GR53 BYW

2004 Toyota Avensis

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

42,826 mi
Last recorded42,826 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 BYW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 42,826 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 39,489 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 39,489 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 38,604 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective frosted/dirty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays/guards fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2023 37,950 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 May 2022 37,229 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 36,671 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 May 2020 35,976 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both dip beam images turning weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 May 2020 35,976 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both dip beam images turning weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 34,706 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dip beam image turning weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in poor condition (perishing between tread) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 33,188 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights aims too low

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 33,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights aims too low

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 31,578 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights both aims too low

front and rear tyres perrishing between tread

Fail 31 Mar 2017 31,578 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights both aims too low

front and rear tyres perrishing between tread

Pass 31 Mar 2016 29,820 miles

osf and nsr tyres perrishing

osr tyre in poor condition !! perrishing

Pass 26 Mar 2015 28,428 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 26,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr tyre perrishing !!

Pass 27 Mar 2013 25,225 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 25,225 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Mar 2012 23,796 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 22,050 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 20,557 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 18,064 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 14,872 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

slight hand brake travel

Pass 12 Feb 2008 14,872 miles

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

slight hand brake travel

Pass 8 Feb 2007 11,973 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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GR53 BYW is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GR53 BYW, 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 GR53 BYW registered?

GR53 BYW is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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The MOT history for GR53 BYW shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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