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GV04 ZSJ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

165,639 mi
Last recorded165,639 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 165,639 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 165,639 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 163,630 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 150,944 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 150,944 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 139,782 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine warning light on.

general underbody surface corrosion.

Pass 4 May 2017 135,491 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 130,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing.

engine light on.

Pass 12 May 2015 121,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2015 121,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 116,662 miles

Engine Warning light on

Fail 9 May 2014 116,662 miles

Engine Warning light on

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

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

Fail 11 May 2013 102,161 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2013 102,161 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2012 84,313 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 70,277 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 65,450 miles

front and rear brake pads worn

offside front tyre worn to limit

Pass 8 May 2009 58,179 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 58,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2008 53,981 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 47,581 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 47,376 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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 ZSJ 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 68.2%.

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 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 ZSJ, 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 ZSJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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