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MB04 GCV

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,218 mi
Last recorded132,218 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 GCV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 132,218 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 May 2023 130,875 miles

Front n/s o/s suspension arms slight corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 128,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 128,402 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 119,471 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 108,657 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 103,015 miles

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2018 93,918 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 83,881 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 81,023 miles

Offside Front wiper blade torn at ends but still clearing screen

covers fitted to outer sills inspection restricted

Fail 8 Sep 2016 81,020 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced parking brake imbalance of 57% (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Offside Front wiper blade torn at ends but still clearing screen

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

covers fitted to outer sills inspection restricted

Pass 2 Sep 2015 77,996 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

covers fitted to both outer sills inspection restricted

Fail 2 Sep 2015 77,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

covers fitted to both outer sills inspection restricted

Pass 2 Sep 2014 74,737 miles

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

covers fitted to both outer sills inspection restricted

Pass 3 Sep 2013 71,890 miles

cover fitted to both outer sills inspection restricted

Fail 3 Sep 2013 71,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

cover fitted to both outer sills inspection restricted

Pass 4 Sep 2012 68,868 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 66,168 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 58,462 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Jul 2009 49,575 miles

both front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 17 Jul 2008 39,493 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 30,304 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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MB04 GCV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MB04 GCV, 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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MB04 GCV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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