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GV04 VBZ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,528 mi
Last recorded131,528 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 VBZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 131,528 miles

ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORROSION

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive HUB AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL CORROSION (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive HUB AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL CORROSION (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 131,514 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2021 128,307 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 124,730 miles

Rear All rear susspension corrosion

Underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Mar 2020 124,719 miles

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

Rear All rear susspension corrosion

Underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2019 119,819 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 119,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2018 110,859 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 105,972 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 105,972 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 98,317 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 89,712 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 86,839 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 81,057 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 78,646 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 78,646 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 73,065 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 64,734 miles

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 8 Apr 2009 55,845 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 45,885 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 36,701 miles

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 20 Apr 2007 36,701 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VBZ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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