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GV04 HVL

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

151,798 mi
Last recorded151,798 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 151,798 miles

Engine light on dash

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

corrosion setting in to the under body

Pass 3 Nov 2021 149,129 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

all four coil springs corroded

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

exhaust slightly corroded

vehicle under side has age related corrision

Fail 3 Nov 2021 149,129 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

all four coil springs corroded

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

exhaust slightly corroded

vehicle under side has age related corrision

Pass 17 Nov 2020 145,681 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

exhaust corroded

handbrake travel long but has reserve

vehicle underside has age related corrosion

Fail 17 Nov 2020 145,681 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

exhaust corroded

handbrake travel long but has reserve

vehicle underside has age related corrosion

Pass 31 May 2019 139,719 miles

both rear track control arm track rod ends have perished dust covers

vehicle has covers fitted masking some testable items

vehicle underside has age related corrosion

Fail 31 May 2019 139,719 miles

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

both rear track control arm track rod ends have perished dust covers

vehicle has covers fitted masking some testable items

vehicle underside has age related corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2018 136,698 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 136,698 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 127,146 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 111,329 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 99,266 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 82,759 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 67,145 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 65,474 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 65,474 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

engine management light on

Pass 24 Mar 2011 64,561 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 24 Mar 2010 63,131 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 59,494 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 57,563 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 55,081 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 HVL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 HVL, 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 HVL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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