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GY04 EVM

2004 Toyota Avensis

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

46,984 mi
Last recorded46,984 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 EVM
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 46,984 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 46,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 46,387 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 46,387 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 44,734 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 44,734 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions all (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 42,384 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 39,477 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 39,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 32,508 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 32,188 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 32,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 31,891 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 30,766 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 28,829 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 25,855 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 24,113 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 21,866 miles

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

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

both front wiper rubber's split

offside front tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2009 18,675 miles

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 15,421 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 13,278 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 13,278 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Hanbrake travel long.

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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 EVM is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GY04 EVM, 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 EVM registered?

GY04 EVM is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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