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GV04 BYL

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,372 mi
Last recorded125,372 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 BYL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 125,372 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 125,372 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 119,820 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 119,820 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 111,879 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 111,869 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed two (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 105,311 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 100,976 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jun 2014 100,976 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2013 94,586 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 89,120 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2011 82,991 miles

Covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Fail 17 Jun 2011 82,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 77,674 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle & over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Fail 29 Jun 2010 77,664 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle & over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 71,216 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

protective covers fitted to underside front of vehicle & over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Pass 7 Apr 2008 61,701 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wearing on inside of tread

offside rear tyre cut on inner side wall

Pass 7 Apr 2007 52,092 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 BYL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GV04 BYL, 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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What year was GV04 BYL registered?

GV04 BYL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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