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GV04 MKJ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

195,050 mi
Last recorded195,050 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 195,050 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 195,050 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 182,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 182,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Towbar component excessively damaged (6.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 169,728 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 169,728 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 158,834 miles

Offside Front tyre worn bald on inner tread shoulder

Fail 4 Jan 2023 158,834 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn bald on inner tread shoulder

Pass 14 Jan 2022 149,523 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

brake pedal feels spongy

Pass 13 Jan 2021 141,145 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 133,789 miles

Coil spring corroded two rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn ONLY JUST PASSABLE (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge two front worn, ONLY JUST PASSABLE (5.2.3 (e))

tow bar bent

Pass 15 Jan 2019 123,940 miles

Central Rear exhaust joint shows corrosion

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front roadwheel shows corrosion

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 123,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear exhaust joint shows corrosion

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front roadwheel shows corrosion

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 114,642 miles

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

Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened centre row n/s (5.2.2a)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened centre row o/s (5.2.2a)

coil spring corroded two rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 114,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened centre row n/s (5.2.2a)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened centre row o/s (5.2.2a)

coil spring corroded two rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 103,624 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed two outer belts frayed slightly on center row (5.2.2b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit two front ONLY JUST PASSABLE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 103,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed two outer belts frayed slightly on center row (5.2.2b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit two front ONLY JUST PASSABLE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 91,917 miles

two front headlamps ONLY JUST PASSABLE

Pass 19 Jan 2015 78,859 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 77,467 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 77,467 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 68,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2012 59,702 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 49,493 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 49,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2010 36,748 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 36,748 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 29,134 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 29,132 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 23,632 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 23,629 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front 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 18 Jun 2007 17,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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 MKJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MKJ, 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 MKJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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