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GV04 HVU

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,630 mi
Last recorded131,630 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 131,630 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 131,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 125,125 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 120,979 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 117,911 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 117,910 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 113,137 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 111,157 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 111,155 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 105,330 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 93,778 miles

parking brake reading low on offside rear.

Fail 19 Apr 2013 93,778 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

parking brake reading low on offside rear.

Pass 25 Apr 2012 83,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tow bar electrics taped up behind ball not in use

Pass 3 May 2011 73,459 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 62,744 miles

Front no. plate starting to come away from backing

Pass 27 Apr 2009 49,908 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 39,795 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 30,579 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 HVU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HVU, 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 HVU registered?

GV04 HVU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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