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GV04 VNK

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

136,807 mi
Last recorded136,807 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 136,807 miles

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 17 Mar 2022 131,876 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 131,876 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 127,557 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 125,369 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 125,369 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside wrap around bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake requires some adjustment

Pass 2 Apr 2019 117,680 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 117,680 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 111,379 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 103,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 96,681 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of belt

Fail 4 Apr 2016 96,681 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of belt

Pass 7 Apr 2015 86,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 86,439 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 77,525 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 68,443 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 68,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 57,763 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 48,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Apr 2010 38,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2009 31,343 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 27,486 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 21,874 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 VNK is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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