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GY04 ERX

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

188,487 mi
Last recorded188,487 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 ERX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 188,487 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 178,866 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 171,281 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 163,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 154,012 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 143,217 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Pass 7 Jul 2018 134,022 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 5 Jul 2018 134,022 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 4 Jul 2017 126,659 miles

Offside Front c.v boot clip slightly loose.

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 15 Jul 2016 121,500 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 116,016 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 111,549 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 106,143 miles

both rear axle bushes showing signs of age and wear

front number plate damaged but still readable

front wipers slight smeary

Pass 2 Jul 2012 99,865 miles

front number plate damaged but still readable

Fail 2 Jul 2012 99,863 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front number plate damaged but still readable

Pass 12 Jul 2011 93,418 miles

exhaust system corroded in places front to back

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre perished on outer wall

Pass 13 Jul 2010 88,092 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 81,332 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 81,330 miles

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

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 15 Jul 2008 66,873 miles

o/s/r tyre begining to mis-shape has cuts to side wall,but no cords visable

rear most seats not fitted seatbelts not fully checked

rear number plate begining to deform

Pass 1 Mar 2007 45,822 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 45,822 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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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GY04 ERX is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GY04 ERX, 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 GY04 ERX registered?

GY04 ERX is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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