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GV04 VDJ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

165,717 mi
Last recorded165,717 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 165,717 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 165,714 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 159,972 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 159,916 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 153,068 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 153,062 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Uneven running of engine. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking banjo fitting at rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 146,609 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 146,601 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 143,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 143,058 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to the flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to the flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 140,963 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 140,952 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 136,961 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 136,961 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 131,085 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 125,363 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 117,963 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 113,013 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 113,013 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users front bumper and both front inner wheel-arch liners (6.1.B.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 103,039 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 103,039 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 92,869 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 81,605 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 73,558 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 65,145 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 53,702 miles

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 40,423 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 40,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 23,380 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 VDJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 VDJ, 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 VDJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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