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GU54 ZBE

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,829 mi
Last recorded150,829 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 ZBE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 150,829 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 150,827 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2021 141,622 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 130,285 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a reading 2mm, bald inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a reading of 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 129,895 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt missing Support bearing housing fixing missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Trailing Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a reading 2mm, bald inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a reading of 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 117,454 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 107,528 miles

ENGINE STALLS AFTER REVVING UP

Nearside Front CONDENSATION IN HEADLAMP

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

Offside Front Inner CV BOOT GREASE WEEPING FROM PIN HOLE

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

Rear CHASSIS CORRODED

Rear SUBFRAME CORRODED

Fail 12 Nov 2018 107,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

ENGINE STALLS AFTER REVVING UP

Nearside Front CONDENSATION IN HEADLAMP

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

Offside Front Inner CV BOOT GREASE WEEPING FROM PIN HOLE

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

Rear CHASSIS CORRODED

Rear SUBFRAME CORRODED

Pass 3 Nov 2017 101,499 miles

ADVANCING GENERAL CORROSION

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Nearside Rear TIE ROD GAITOR PERISHING

Offside Rear TIE ROD GAITOR PERISHING

Fail 27 Oct 2017 101,324 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded join at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded join at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

ADVANCING GENERAL CORROSION

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES.

Nearside Rear tie rod ball joint gaitor perishing.

Offside Rear tie rod ball joint gaitor perishing.

Pass 7 Nov 2016 94,877 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose , advise replace. (3.6.B.2c)

heat shield corroded, part missing.

Pass 20 Nov 2015 88,912 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 88,814 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 82,801 miles

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

nearside wiper smearing slightly

Fail 27 Oct 2014 82,456 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 74,987 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 74,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 68,348 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 62,669 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 57,976 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 57,976 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 53,591 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 45,851 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 36,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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 ZBE is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZBE, 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 ZBE is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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