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GU54 LVJ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

176,132 mi
Last recorded176,132 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 LVJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 176,132 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 165,468 miles

Coolant level low

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track control arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track control arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak slight bottom of engine ()

Pass 27 Oct 2015 147,032 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 146,949 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 126,653 miles

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

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)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 126,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 26 Oct 2013 109,582 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 100,050 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 72,264 miles

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

front brake discs are slightly corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2010 46,538 miles

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

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

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

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

drivers side wiper blade split

Pass 17 Aug 2009 32,805 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 23,435 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine inner wing trims fitted not allowing full inspection of under bonnet

Pass 28 Aug 2007 15,392 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 15,359 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GU54 LVJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GU54 LVJ, 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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GU54 LVJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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