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GU54 VAK

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,278 mi
Last recorded130,278 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 VAK
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 130,278 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 126,373 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 123,098 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 123,098 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 119,769 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 115,871 miles

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 111,492 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Tape on mirror

Rear Condensation in light units

Pass 29 Oct 2018 106,971 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 106,969 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 102,774 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 99,232 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 96,255 miles

Front pads low

Offside mirror casing missing

Pass 28 Oct 2014 92,410 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 88,491 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 83,461 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 83,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 77,443 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 71,758 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 65,661 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 58,690 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2007 46,815 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 46,815 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VAK is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VAK, 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 GU54 VAK registered?

GU54 VAK is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 6 October 2004.

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