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GR53 BZF

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,433 mi
Last recorded108,433 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 BZF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 108,433 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 105,549 miles

corrosion on all suspension front and rear

Pass 13 Sep 2023 103,626 miles

Front and rear brake discs worn

General corrosion under vehicle and various under body vehicle components

Headlamps deteriorating

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 9 Sep 2022 100,972 miles

Both front and rear brake discs worn/ corroding

Rear brake pads wearing low/ thin

Unable to see condition of front brake pads (look low?)

Fail 9 Sep 2022 100,971 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front and rear brake discs worn/ corroding

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre showing signs of perishing

Rear brake pads wearing low/ thin

Unable to see condition of front brake pads (look low?)

Pass 2 Sep 2021 99,302 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 99,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2020 98,442 miles

Headlamps deteriorating

Rear brake pads wearing low

Surface corrosion to both rear inner sill areas

Pass 18 Sep 2019 96,692 miles

corrosion to rear inner sills areas

front discs worn

light damage to n/s front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 19 Sep 2018 92,551 miles

front number plate poor

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2018 92,551 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front number plate poor

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2017 90,106 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 90,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres perishing (cracking)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 86,370 miles

nearside front tyre nearing limit (outer sidewall has damage but no canvass visible)

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre getting low

offside rear tyre has slightly uneven tread and cracking

Pass 1 Sep 2015 82,874 miles

o/s rear tyre cracking and tread un-even

Fail 1 Sep 2015 82,874 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s rear tyre cracking and tread un-even

Pass 9 Sep 2014 79,627 miles

offside rear tyre has slightly uneven tread

surface corrosion to both rear inner sill areas

Pass 12 Sep 2013 75,630 miles

nail in offside rear tyre (tyre going flat).

Pass 17 Sep 2012 72,305 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 69,453 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 69,453 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 65,353 miles

both front tyres getting low

front brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Sep 2009 60,264 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 54,742 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 50,784 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 50,784 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 37,538 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 37,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 BZF is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GR53 BZF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GR53 BZF registered?

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

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