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GU54 VRT

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

156,335 mi
Last recorded156,335 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 VRT
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 156,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 134,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2013 132,843 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear wiper blade deteriorated.

slight drag on nearside rear brake.

Fail 6 Dec 2013 132,841 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear wiper blade deteriorated.

slight drag on nearside rear brake.

Pass 26 Nov 2012 124,038 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brakes noisey when being applied.

Fail 26 Nov 2012 124,038 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brakes noisey when being applied.

Pass 21 Nov 2011 114,602 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

both rear tyres worn 3mm.

engine management light on.

nearside front tyre wearing on shoulders,stepped tread depth pattern.

offside rear lamp assembly has condensation in it.

Fail 21 Nov 2011 114,600 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

both rear tyres worn 3mm.

engine management light on.

nearside front tyre wearing on shoulders,stepped tread depth pattern.

offside rear lamp assembly has condensation in it.

Pass 3 Dec 2010 108,128 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 30 Nov 2010 108,125 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 87,101 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 87,101 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 70,576 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 48,640 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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GU54 VRT is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 GU54 VRT, 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 VRT is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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