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GV04 FCF

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

142,846 mi
Last recorded142,846 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 142,846 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 136,492 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT ADVISE CHANGE (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

engine managment light on

Fail 15 Oct 2016 136,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT ADVISE CHANGE (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine managment light on

Pass 29 Oct 2015 129,339 miles

Engine management light illuminated

N/S/R Tyre Perished

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Slight Oil Leak

Fail 24 Oct 2015 129,255 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Engine management light illuminated

N/S/R Tyre Perished

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Slight Oil Leak

Pass 27 Oct 2014 123,781 miles

Nearside non obligatory mirror has slight damage

Nearside rear tyre has small cut in sidewall

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2014 123,798 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside non obligatory mirror has slight damage

Nearside rear tyre has small cut in sidewall

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 119,502 miles

offside rear tyre on legal limit

one of two side lights not working on nearside rear lamp

one of two side lights not working on offside rear lamp

Fail 30 Oct 2013 119,501 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre on legal limit

one of two side lights not working on nearside rear lamp

one of two side lights not working on offside rear lamp

Pass 2 Nov 2012 115,253 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 97,135 miles

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

nearside front headlamp water ingressed

Fail 15 Sep 2011 97,134 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front headlamp water ingressed

Pass 20 Sep 2010 69,234 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 69,234 miles

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

Front Disc Pitted

Pass 9 Apr 2009 59,497 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 45,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 45,554 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 32,049 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 FCF 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 61.1%.

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

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