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GV53 WGG

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,107 mi
Last recorded148,107 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 WGG
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 148,107 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 148,107 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 140,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 131,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both hand brakecables damaged

both sills corroded

front brake pads look low unable to see pads fully due to caliper design

oil leak

washer bottle cap missing

Fail 13 Mar 2014 131,421 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

both sills corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both hand brakecables damaged

front brake pads look low unable to see pads fully due to caliper design

oil leak

washer bottle cap missing

Pass 7 Mar 2013 118,390 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 7 Mar 2013 118,389 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 104,403 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 90,317 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 74,670 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 62,339 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 62,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 49,590 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 38,998 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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GV53 WGG is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GV53 WGG, 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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GV53 WGG is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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