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GY04 HLV

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,968 mi
Last recorded91,968 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 HLV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 91,968 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 91,006 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 91,006 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 90,248 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 89,410 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 88,893 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 88,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 87,718 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 86,020 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 83,770 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 81,766 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 79,596 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 77,410 miles

steering rack bushes slightly worn

Pass 7 Apr 2015 68,401 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre starting to crack and perrish within the tread

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 62,952 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 8 Apr 2014 69,250 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 23 Feb 2013 57,192 miles

front brake pads worn low

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nearside front tyre worn low outer tread

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 11 Feb 2012 50,678 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 45,327 miles

Battery insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

moderate movement in steering rack bushes

Fail 23 Feb 2010 38,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s and n/s rear tyres are perrished

Pass 23 Feb 2010 38,168 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres are perrished

Pass 28 Feb 2009 32,223 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 26,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to check condition of front brake pads

Pass 6 Feb 2007 20,582 miles

slight surface corrosion on exhaust

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 HLV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HLV, 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 HLV registered?

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

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