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GV04 XYL

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,358 mi
Last recorded137,358 miles
Recorded on31 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 XYL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 May 2014 137,358 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 31 May 2014 137,358 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 126,726 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 May 2013 126,581 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

washer filler cap missing

offside dip beam dim

Pass 16 Jun 2012 115,002 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 104,266 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres have uneven wear

Fail 14 Jun 2011 98,452 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres have uneven wear

Pass 14 Jun 2010 93,538 miles

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

chip in windscreen

front number plate cracked

handbrake travel requires attention soon

nearside front fog light inoperative

nearside light lens cracked

nearside of vehicle slightly damaged

Pass 28 May 2009 76,261 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 58,934 miles

front pads wearing thin

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 21 May 2008 58,931 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake pads wearing thin

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 24 May 2007 42,110 miles

front fog lamp not working

front inner pads not visable

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 XYL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XYL, 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 XYL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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