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GV54 UBU

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

258,019 mi
Last recorded258,019 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 UBU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 258,019 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 249,303 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 237,721 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2013 229,146 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 228,841 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 218,859 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 211,325 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 202,209 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 202,188 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 179,120 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 179,120 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 151,737 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 21 May 2010 151,737 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 141,809 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 125,583 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 111,252 miles

The vehicle emits some black smoke but is not consider to be excessive enough to obscure the view of other road users.

Fail 22 Mar 2008 95,238 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 95,238 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 92,460 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 UBU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GV54 UBU, 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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GV54 UBU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 6 December 2004.

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