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GY04 YFW

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

218,450 mi
Last recorded218,450 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 YFW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 218,450 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 218,387 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 201,898 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2011 201,898 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 181,813 miles

Front wheels / tyres are a different size to those on the rear ?

Fail 18 Jun 2010 181,813 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front wheels / tyres are a different size to those on the rear ?

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 179,482 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 179,472 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Apr 2008 169,401 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 169,401 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 138,896 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 138,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

pin hole in nearside cv gaiter

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 YFW is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YFW, 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 YFW registered?

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

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