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GY04 YFM

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

137,232 mi
Last recorded137,232 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 137,232 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 133,651 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 130,708 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 127,195 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 127,195 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Jan 2020 123,648 miles

Offside Front Inner wheel arch adrift

Park brake lever travel high

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 123,646 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dipped beam image not bright enough (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch adrift

Park brake lever travel high

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 116,721 miles

Coolant leak radiator area wet with coolant ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad worn, looks to be wearing faster than other rear pads indicating something is sticking, advise rear brake inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn and has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front osf headlamp is a bit dimmer than nsf

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jan 2018 109,993 miles

Had to move items from behind drivers seat to aid For and Aft movement

Rear silencer mounting bracket heavily corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2018 109,992 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Had to move items from behind drivers seat to aid For and Aft movement

Rear silencer mounting bracket heavily corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2017 103,945 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 100,449 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 100,449 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 96,428 miles

Nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2014 92,380 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 89,004 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 85,113 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 85,112 miles

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 18 Mar 2011 81,629 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 81,571 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Mar 2010 75,645 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 75,645 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 68,874 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 59,133 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 45,908 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 YFM is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YFM, 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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GY04 YFM is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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