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GV04 BWZ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

186,393 mi
Last recorded186,393 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 BWZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 186,393 miles

Both front wings indicator lens missing

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2023 175,335 miles

Both front and rear suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakend.

Both front wing reapeaters lens missing.

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 165,562 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 165,561 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 154,474 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Oct 2021 154,462 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 144,762 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 126,834 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 116,833 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 104,328 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded very end of pipe, connection to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front tyres starting to perish. o/s 4mm - n/s 3mm

Pass 23 Mar 2016 95,665 miles

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

Rear Body and Suspension components showing signs of corrosion and deterioration

Fail 10 Mar 2016 95,430 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Body and Suspension components showing signs of corrosion and deterioration

Pass 13 Mar 2015 89,314 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME SURFACE RUST AND DETERIORATION.

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 89,314 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME SURFACE RUST AND DETERIORATION.

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 82,858 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME SURFACE RUST AND DETERIORATION.

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 76,777 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN DOWN TO 3.0mm.

O/S/R TYRE WORN DOWN TO 3.0mm AND 2.0mm ON ITS OUTER TREAD AREA.

Pass 19 Mar 2012 70,438 miles

BRAKE,STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW(VISUAL CHECK ONLY).

N/S/R TYRE SHOWING SOME SIGNS OF WEARING OUT OF ITS NATURAL SHAPE.

Pass 16 Mar 2011 64,638 miles

BRAKE,STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST

FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW(VISUAL CHECK ONLY).

Pass 22 Mar 2010 57,032 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW(VISUAL CHECK ONLY)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 49,722 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 40,997 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 31,416 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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GV04 BWZ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GV04 BWZ, 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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GV04 BWZ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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