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GU54 VSA

2004 Toyota Avensis

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

133,598 mi
Last recorded133,598 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 VSA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 133,598 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front tyres on limits and edges worn, all brake discs worn, chassis legs, floor area + subframe corroded, play in rack, rubber bushes starting to perish

Pass 10 Sep 2022 129,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2022 129,305 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 123,677 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 121,295 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 119,280 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear just met required brake efficiency

Pass 4 Sep 2018 115,558 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 115,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 112,417 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 107,263 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 100,898 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 100,898 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 94,110 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 87,092 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 77,618 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 68,406 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 59,514 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 52,785 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 52,785 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 45,073 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 39,079 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 VSA is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VSA, 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 VSA is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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