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GV04 CXU

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

87,259 mi
Last recorded87,259 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 CXU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 87,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 85,779 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 85,779 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 83,684 miles

SEVERAL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTY

Fail 6 Mar 2019 83,684 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

SEVERAL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTY

Pass 13 Mar 2018 81,825 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

n.s.r tyre poor condition

Fail 13 Mar 2018 81,825 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

covers fitted obscuring some components

n.s.r tyre poor condition

Pass 8 Mar 2017 79,432 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 76,315 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 73,009 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 68,289 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 62,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2013 62,966 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Apr 2012 57,112 miles

Nearside headlamp on lowest limit line

Nearside rear outer brake pad appears low

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil level low

Plastic sill covers fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Apr 2012 57,112 miles

Nearside headlamp on lowest limit line

Nearside rear outer brake pad appears low

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil level low

Plastic sill covers fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Apr 2011 51,586 miles

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

oil level low

Fail 8 Apr 2011 51,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

front brake discs worn

oil level low

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 May 2010 45,527 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 7 May 2010 45,527 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Apr 2009 39,562 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 39,562 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 33,347 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 26,884 miles

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

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 CXU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CXU, 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 CXU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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