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N396 BCH

2004 Toyota Granvia

Grey Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

127,720 mi
Last recorded127,720 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Toyota Granvia144,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN396 BCH
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 127,720 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 123,388 miles

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective diff bracket front bush ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 123,388 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes off when braking (4.2.3 (c))

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective diff bracket front bush ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 118,913 miles

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

Rear exhaust mount above axle defective

knock from rear when drive taken up ,prop shaft &drive shaft appear ok . suspect rear diff , slight play central bearing in prop shaft

Fail 28 Jun 2021 118,910 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded in clips next to load valve above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust mount above axle defective

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

knock from rear when drive taken up ,prop shaft &drive shaft appear ok . suspect rear diff , slight play central bearing in prop shaft

Pass 2 Jul 2020 113,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 113,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2020 113,900 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure axle mounting bush excessive movement (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust system insecure mounting not connected(missing) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements peeling off backing and deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades split and smearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front lockstop bushes worn to metal

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

Offside Front lockstop bushes worn to metal

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

battery positive cover missing

Pass 29 Apr 2019 109,089 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2018 104,024 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2018 104,024 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 104,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fault with stop lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Outer Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fault with position lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported by spare wheel carrier (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 98,403 miles

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 14 Mar 2016 92,162 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 85,600 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 78,088 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 69,163 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 69,163 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 68,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 61,885 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 54,523 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 54,523 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 46,082 miles

Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 38,641 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 33,092 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 33,092 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2006 27,224 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 27,224 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2005 20,295 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Granvia?

Based on 37,326 MOT tests across 2,080 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
5,335
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
2,080
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 1,114
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,006
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 879
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 845
Stop lamp not working 758
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N396 BCH is a 2004 Toyota Granvia in Grey with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Granvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 144,157 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 Granvia fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 1,114 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N396 BCH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Granvia typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this Toyota Granvia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N396 BCH is a 2004 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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