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GR53 LRV

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

229,251 mi
Last recorded229,251 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 LRV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 229,251 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 229,164 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 216,111 miles

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

Engine management light on

General under body corrosion

Pass 22 May 2017 201,691 miles

Eml on

General under body corrosion

Pass 12 May 2016 186,285 miles

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

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

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

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

engine malfunction light on

Fail 9 May 2016 186,287 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

engine malfunction light on

Pass 11 Mar 2015 167,671 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 154,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Apr 2014 154,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 May 2013 137,433 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 137,433 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 May 2012 121,655 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 101,231 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 84,303 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres worn low

Fail 19 Feb 2010 84,300 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front pads look low

front tyres worn low

n/s/f wheel has slight buckle

Pass 30 Jan 2009 68,906 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 52,409 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 38,144 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 LRV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LRV, 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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GR53 LRV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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