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GV04 RVW

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,402 mi
Last recorded156,402 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 RVW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 156,402 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 156,375 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2020 145,554 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 145,554 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2019 134,712 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 121,921 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 111,690 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 111,688 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 100,889 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2015 94,875 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 85,523 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 83,595 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 77,536 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 77,536 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 68,969 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 59,359 miles

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

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

front brake discs badly corroded on inner faces

Pass 3 Feb 2010 52,314 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 44,867 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 37,722 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 28,156 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 RVW is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RVW, 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 RVW is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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