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GV04 SXU

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

196,358 mi
Last recorded196,358 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 SXU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 196,358 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 153,988 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 153,524 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 111,983 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 111,875 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system P/S (2.3.8)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault VSC (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil level below minimum

TRC OFF warning light illuminated

Pass 30 Aug 2016 111,567 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 106,533 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 99,466 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 99,466 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 92,849 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 84,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2011 75,126 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 75,126 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 61,662 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 45,530 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 34,287 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 25,843 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 SXU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 SXU, 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 SXU registered?

GV04 SXU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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