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ML04 GWU

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,509 mi
Last recorded142,509 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 GWU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 142,509 miles

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

under vehicle suspension components/structure has corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2020 141,220 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 141,218 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2019 139,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp slightly insecure

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

Tested in a wet condition

Pass 22 Nov 2018 134,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 130,153 miles

Rear tyres perished

Offside Front low patches on tread

Offside Rear low patches on tread

Pass 11 Nov 2016 122,225 miles

engine covers fitted

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

under trays fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 11 Nov 2016 122,225 miles

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

engine covers fitted

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

under trays fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Oct 2015 113,510 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 107,192 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 100,884 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 94,602 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 86,189 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 67,027 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 62,027 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 55,584 miles

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

n/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 7 Oct 2008 378,373 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 37,837 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 18,463 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 15,465 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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ML04 GWU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 ML04 GWU, 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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ML04 GWU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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