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GV54 GZF

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

130,916 mi
Last recorded130,916 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 GZF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 130,916 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 130,916 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 125,994 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 119,614 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 119,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 112,545 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front anti roll bar drop link boots are perishing

Front bumper is slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tie bar end boots are perishing

Rear wiper blade rubber is perishing

Reverse lights are not working

Underside of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

Fail 14 Sep 2022 112,543 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Headlamp (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier secured by cable ties (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front anti roll bar drop link boots are perishing

Front bumper is slightly insecure

Headlamp glasses are in poor condition

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Park brake travel high and performance is low ns

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tie bar end boots are perishing

Rear wiper blade rubber is perishing

Reverse lights are not working

Underside of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2021 104,251 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper mounting are damaged

Front suspension arms are corroded

Hand brake travel is slightly high

Headlamps are in poor condition

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension arms are very corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2020 99,525 miles

Os headlamp glass is in poor condition

Os rear tie bar boot is perishing

Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 99,362 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Tie bar end (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle catching on inner wheel arch guard (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Os headlamp glass is in poor condition

Os rear tie bar boot is perishing

Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger mounting has corroded and detached

Pass 24 Oct 2019 95,001 miles

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

Ns driveshaft is very corroded

Os headlamp is in poor condition

Pass 4 Oct 2018 86,113 miles

Ns drive shaft is corroded under damper

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 86,113 miles

Ns drive shaft is corroded under damper

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 77,752 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 77,751 miles

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

centre brake light not working

Pass 30 Sep 2016 73,183 miles

Rear track arm boots are perishing

Pass 30 Sep 2015 62,653 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 59,730 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 58,853 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 58,352 miles

front headlights starting to faded

Pass 18 Oct 2011 57,198 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 56,005 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 51,497 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 51,497 miles

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

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 20 Oct 2008 41,026 miles

Nearside Front 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 26 Oct 2007 28,793 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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GV54 GZF is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GV54 GZF, 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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What year was GV54 GZF registered?

GV54 GZF is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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