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GV04 EZU

2004 Toyota Avensis

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

130,035 mi
Last recorded130,035 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 EZU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2023 130,035 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 125,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 120,927 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 120,836 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 114,637 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 105,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 105,494 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 105,230 miles

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 98,456 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 98,417 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 91,294 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 79,723 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)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 67,197 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 51,845 miles

condensation in nsf head lamp

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Feb 2013 38,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 37,563 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 25,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 25,878 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 22,444 miles

These are observations and do not require attention: Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Both rear inner wings have liners fitted. Sill covers fitted. Engine undershield fitted.

Pass 17 Mar 2010 19,487 miles

These are observations and do not require attention: Tow ball cover fitted. Sill covers fitted. Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Both rear inner wings have liners fitted.

Pass 11 Mar 2009 15,804 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 15,801 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 12,478 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 8,574 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 EZU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Red 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 GV04 EZU, 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 EZU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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