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GV04 VEA

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

82,386 mi
Last recorded82,386 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 VEA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 82,386 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 nsr,osr (2.1.3 (g) (i))

underbody corrored

Pass 12 Nov 2024 81,921 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 nsr,osr (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 81,232 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 nsf nsr osf osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 80,057 miles

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

suspension bushes worn/perished

Fail 1 Nov 2022 80,057 miles

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

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

suspension bushes worn/perished

Pass 8 Nov 2021 78,496 miles

near side rear bumper accident damage (no sharp edge)

off side front inner brake pad worn low

Fail 4 Nov 2021 78,493 miles

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

Front Registration plate incorrect smoked/cloudy (0.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

near side rear bumper accident damage (no sharp edge)

off side front inner brake pad worn low

Pass 13 Nov 2020 71,974 miles

rear suspension corroding

Fail 11 Nov 2020 71,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

rear brake disc corroding

rear suspension corroding

Pass 20 May 2019 64,571 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 56,916 miles

N/s washer jet weak

Pass 4 May 2017 55,023 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 55,023 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 53,818 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 53,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at end (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 52,870 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 51,616 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 50,607 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 48,917 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 46,896 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 42,990 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 37,771 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 29,666 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 20,018 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 VEA is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV04 VEA registered?

GV04 VEA is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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