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GU54 VSD

2004 Toyota Avensis

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

231,733 mi
Last recorded231,733 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 VSD
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 231,733 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2019 231,733 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 205,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 205,168 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Boot lid likely to become detached not opening (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2017 195,755 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 176,468 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 176,468 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 157,928 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded center rear at rear end (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 140,900 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)

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

rear tyres wering unevenly on inner edges

Pass 18 Nov 2013 122,861 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 122,861 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

advicen s r tyre craced all round on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2012 108,932 miles

N/S/F bumper inscure

Pass 21 Nov 2011 101,202 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 101,151 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 92,069 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 92,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 82,227 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Nov 2008 70,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

two nails in the n/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2008 70,502 miles

two nails in the n/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2007 48,482 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 VSD is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VSD, 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 VSD is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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