Official DVLA Record
Outstanding Recall

2004 Toyota Avensis 2.0L Petrol · GR53 CME

GR53 CME

2004 Toyota Avensis (2.0L, petrol). First registered 09/01/2004. Recorded mileage 174,753 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
TOYOTA AVENSIS
Year / Origin
2004 · Canterbury
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 06/05/2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
174,753 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 06/05/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2004
Engine
1998cc

GR53 CME Key Findings

  • 27 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2024
  • 174,753 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 9 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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GR53 CME Mileage History

  1. 03/11/200619,968 mi
  2. 30/10/200730,640 mi+10,672 mi
  3. 14/11/200840,703 mi+10,063 mi
  4. 09/02/201051,656 mi+10,953 mi
  5. 09/02/201051,656 mi
  6. 01/08/201160,606 mi+8,950 mi
  7. 01/08/201160,606 mi
  8. 01/08/201265,920 mi+5,314 mi
  9. 19/07/201376,211 mi+10,291 mi
  10. 24/07/201492,098 mi+15,887 mi
  11. 30/07/2015110,220 mi+18,122 mi
  12. 21/07/2016115,966 mi+5,746 mi
  13. 22/07/2016115,966 mi
  14. 07/07/2017122,551 mi+6,585 mi
  15. 07/07/2017122,551 mi
  16. 26/07/2018136,601 mi+14,050 mi
  17. 26/07/2018136,601 mi
  18. 09/07/2019144,518 mi+7,917 mi
  19. 31/07/2019144,564 mi+46 mi
  20. 10/07/2020149,163 mi+4,599 mi
  21. 10/07/2020149,163 mi
  22. 28/07/2021153,572 mi+4,409 mi
  23. 14/07/2022158,801 mi+5,229 mi
  24. 18/07/2022158,917 mi+116 mi
  25. 05/07/2023170,294 mi+11,377 mi
  26. 18/07/2023170,469 mi+175 mi
  27. 08/05/2024174,753 mi+4,284 mi

Average of roughly 8,839 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.

GR53 CME MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Oct 2026, 10:42
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Toyota Avensis (GR53 CME) between November 2006 and May 2024.

The record contains 18 passes and 9 failures.

The most recent test on 08 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 33 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Rear Registration plate inscription illegible no lamination (0.1 (b))”; “Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.

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