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HW53 GKN

2004 Toyota Avensis

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,429 mi
Last recorded76,429 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 GKN
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 76,429 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 76,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 75,765 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 73,661 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 72,235 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 72,232 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick near side and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2022 71,005 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 69,717 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 67,601 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 64,028 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 61,097 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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)

Offside Rear lamp unit has water in it

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 57,517 miles

Condensation in offside rear lens

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 53,932 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 49,465 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 49,465 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 45,435 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 41,524 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 36,869 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 31,775 miles

Condition of offside front tyre worn edges raised treads.

Condition of offside rear tyre worn edges raised treads.

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 31,775 miles

Condition of offside front tyre worn edges raised treads.

Condition of offside rear tyre worn edges raised treads.

Pass 18 Jan 2010 27,823 miles

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 20 Jan 2009 23,568 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

handbrake travel long

Pass 22 Jan 2008 20,219 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 14,606 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 14,606 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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HW53 GKN is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HW53 GKN, 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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HW53 GKN is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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