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GV04 SXJ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Red Petrol 2362cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

51,971 mi
Last recorded51,971 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 SXJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,362cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 51,971 miles

Nearside rear handbrake weak

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 51,940 miles

Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour HID nearside & Halogen offside (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside rear handbrake weak

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 49,289 miles

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2016 46,014 miles

Front brake discs worn

Long handbrake travel

N/s/r brake pads worn

N/s/r tyre going out of shape

Plastic sill covers fitted

o/s/f tyre going out of shape

Fail 19 Oct 2016 46,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake discs worn

Long handbrake travel

N/s/r brake pads worn

N/s/r tyre going out of shape

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2015 41,104 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 36,597 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 36,597 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 34,092 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 31,444 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 28,948 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 25,968 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 24,134 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 22,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 19,916 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 16,908 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 SXJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 2,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SXJ, 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 SXJ registered?

GV04 SXJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 24 April 2004.

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