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GV04 VEK

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

92,750 mi
Last recorded92,750 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 92,750 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 91,828 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 90,539 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 89,677 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 88,709 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 86,926 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 85,924 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 85,488 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 82,291 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 82,291 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 81,365 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 79,884 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 5 Oct 2015 79,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 77,788 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 73,355 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 69,541 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 61,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 61,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 53,395 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 47,117 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 47,117 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 40,165 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 40,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 32,799 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 VEK is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc 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 VEK, 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 VEK is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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