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GY04 NVW

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,802 mi
Last recorded121,802 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 NVW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 121,802 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2026 121,802 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 113,942 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 106,046 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 99,388 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 99,388 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 93,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 93,183 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 93,182 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 90,066 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 85,555 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 80,683 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 80,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 77,011 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 73,304 miles

slight lip and wear front brake discs

Fail 7 Apr 2016 73,304 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight lip and wear front brake discs

Pass 8 Apr 2015 69,057 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 69,046 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 65,148 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 61,293 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 57,484 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 57,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 53,428 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 49,788 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 49,788 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 45,923 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 42,476 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 33,169 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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GY04 NVW is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NVW, 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 NVW registered?

GY04 NVW is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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