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GV04 FAJ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

65,138 mi
Last recorded65,138 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 FAJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 65,138 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

handbrake travel high

Pass 4 Sep 2024 59,937 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both Nearside and Offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 54,719 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 54,687 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 54,461 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 54,364 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 54,128 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 53,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2019 53,510 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2018 51,647 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 51,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 49,789 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 47,157 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 44,551 miles

Offside mirror glass is cracked not affecting view to the rear.

Pass 12 Mar 2014 42,019 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 38,134 miles

offside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2012 34,420 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 29,030 miles

water mist in offside front headlamp

Pass 11 Mar 2010 24,948 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 24,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 21,568 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 15,708 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 10,893 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 FAJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FAJ, 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 FAJ registered?

GV04 FAJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 March 2004.

Is GV04 FAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV04 FAJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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