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GU54 VTJ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

194,065 mi
Last recorded194,065 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 VTJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 194,065 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 188,868 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 188,103 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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

exhaust corroded in places

slight corrosion on front and rear suspension components

slight corrosion on nearside and offside rear inner sills

Pass 16 Aug 2018 181,096 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 159,054 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 140,256 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 121,212 miles

both front tyres vary low

Pass 20 Sep 2014 104,483 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 89,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre vary low on iner edge

n/s/rear tyer staping on iner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2012 79,626 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 79,626 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 74,066 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 66,163 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 59,769 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre fethering inner edge

Fail 8 Oct 2009 59,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre fethering inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2008 49,601 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 40,268 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 VTJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VTJ, 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 VTJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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