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GR53 LVV

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

142,982 mi
Last recorded142,982 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 LVV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 142,982 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 142,982 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 135,113 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 135,113 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 125,794 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

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

engine dust cover fitted at the time of the test

Fail 17 May 2010 125,792 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 112,156 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 111,461 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/front head lamp has condensions

Pass 3 Sep 2009 111,461 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/front head lamp has condensions

Pass 6 Aug 2008 96,860 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 86,484 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 69,031 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 68,832 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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 LVV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LVV, 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 LVV registered?

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

Is GR53 LVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR53 LVV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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