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GV04 VEM

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

81,233 mi
Last recorded81,233 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 81,233 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/s , o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor , n/s , o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s , o/s floor, chasis , inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted- unable to inspect sills

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 Oct 2019 81,233 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/s , o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor , n/s , o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s , o/s floor, chasis , inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted- unable to inspect sills

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Oct 2018 76,267 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 76,253 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working FRONT / REAR (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 75,151 miles

front / rear suspension arms slightly corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2017 75,150 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

front / rear suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2016 70,987 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sills both sides (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 70,987 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sills both sides (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 66,296 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 61,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 61,057 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 56,635 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 50,833 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 45,663 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 41,445 miles

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

lip on front brake discs

n/s/f archguard insurcure

outer sidewall scuffed on o/s/f tyre

slight damage to n/s/f outer sidewall

Fail 27 Oct 2010 41,445 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

lip on front brake discs

n/s/f archguard insurcure

outer sidewall scuffed on o/s/f tyre

slight damage to n/s/f outer sidewall

Pass 22 Oct 2009 37,128 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Outer wall of N/S/F tyre has slight damage

Fail 22 Oct 2009 37,128 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Outer wall of N/S/F tyre has slight damage

Pass 23 Oct 2008 32,357 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 32,357 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge

Pass 16 Oct 2007 26,760 miles

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

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 VEM is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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