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GR53 LWK

2004 Toyota Avensis

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

70,038 mi
Last recorded70,038 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 LWK
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 70,038 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2025 70,038 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front suspension components corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2023 64,324 miles

front and rear suspension components have slight corrosion

Fail 5 Sep 2023 64,324 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front and rear suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2022 54,319 miles

Lower surface rust under car

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front side wall perished

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

Offside Front side wall perished

Pass 22 Feb 2021 47,711 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 46,684 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 45,902 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

slight play in nearside steering rack end joint

Pass 2 Mar 2018 45,000 miles

cracking on sidewalls of both front tyres [no cords showing]

slight play in nearside steering rack end joint

Pass 13 Mar 2017 43,458 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 43,458 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement and suspension arm fowling on body (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 42,030 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 42,030 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 40,896 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 39,216 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 37,105 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 34,228 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 33,245 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 33,245 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 31,632 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 29,838 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 26,514 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 22,595 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 LWK is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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