CarVerify

Free Car Check

ML04 JGV

2004 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

98,165 mi
Last recorded98,165 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 JGV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 98,165 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 98,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 95,339 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 92,567 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 89,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 88,303 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 86,548 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 86,548 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 82,763 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 82,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 78,556 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 78,556 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 75,538 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 75,489 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 69,978 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 67,776 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 63,491 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 63,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 57,203 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Apr 2013 57,203 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2012 52,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 52,573 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 47,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Apr 2010 43,696 miles

ADVISED- child seat fitted at n/s/r . . seat belt not examined

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 43,696 miles

ADVISED- child seat fitted at n/s/r . . seat belt not examined

Pass 14 Apr 2009 39,765 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 34,956 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 28,053 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
Full Toyota Avensis reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

ML04 JGV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 ML04 JGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ML04 JGV?

You can check the full history of ML04 JGV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ML04 JGV registered?

ML04 JGV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 June 2004.

Is ML04 JGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML04 JGV shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ML04 JGV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on ML04 JGV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.