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GV04 VNF

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

229,152 mi
Last recorded229,152 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 229,152 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 229,147 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 208,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn more than offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre slight distortion on inner edge of tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly distorted inner quarter of tread, 2mm at low points (215/45zr17w) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 208,050 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced looks to be fitted incorrectly (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing and split badly (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn more than offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre slight distortion on inner edge of tread

Offside Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned looks to be fitted incorrectly (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly distorted inner quarter of tread, 2mm at low points (215/45zr17w) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 193,847 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016 178,588 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 177,388 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% only 2 out of 3 bulbs working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% only 2 out of 3 bulbs working (1.1.A.3b)

engine management light on indicating a fault

Pass 17 Aug 2015 161,601 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 161,601 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 148,294 miles

child seats fitted

o/s/f wiper split

Pass 7 May 2013 132,099 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front to rear brake pipes covered with grease

surface damage to nearside outer tyre wall

Fail 7 May 2013 132,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front to rear brake pipes covered with grease

surface damage to nearside outer tyre wall

Pass 12 Sep 2012 125,013 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 110,230 miles

Auxiliary drive belt starting to perish

Front brake discs lipped

MIL lamp on

Nearside front fog lamp cracked

Nearside front fog lamp not working

Nearside rear position light only partially working

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 29 May 2010 96,524 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 96,524 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front fog lamp not working

Nearside wing mirror glass missing

Pass 5 May 2009 88,356 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 88,356 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 58,128 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 58,128 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 39,935 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 39,935 miles

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

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 VNF is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VNF, 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 VNF is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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