2004 Toyota Avensis 2.0L Diesel · GV54 JWL
2004 Toyota Avensis (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 178,409 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jul 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,409 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
GV54 JWL Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2023
- 178,409 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV54 JWL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Toyota Avensis (GV54 JWL) between July 2007 and July 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”.
GV54 JWL Mileage History
- 06/07/200739,896 mi
- 17/06/200847,127 mi+7,231 mi
- 18/06/200956,669 mi+9,542 mi
- 08/06/201063,764 mi+7,095 mi
- 28/06/201174,416 mi+10,652 mi
- 28/06/201174,416 mi
- 20/06/201284,581 mi+10,165 mi
- 28/06/201393,526 mi+8,945 mi
- 24/06/2014101,312 mi+7,786 mi
- 10/06/2015110,276 mi+8,964 mi
- 24/06/2016118,327 mi+8,051 mi
- 04/07/2017125,253 mi+6,926 mi
- 08/06/2018133,685 mi+8,432 mi
- 02/07/2019142,623 mi+8,938 mi
- 29/06/2020151,044 mi+8,421 mi
- 16/06/2021158,313 mi+7,269 mi
- 24/06/2022167,839 mi+9,526 mi
- 07/07/2023178,409 mi+10,570 mi
Average of roughly 8,656 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
Known faults for Toyota Toyota Avensis Mk2 (T25)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (GV54 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as GV54JWL.
KIA
PICANTO
CITROEN
C5
SKODA
OCTAVIA AMB-NTE SE TDI190
SKODA
FABIA
SUBARU
IMPREZA
SUBARU
LEGACY
SUBARU
FORESTER
VOLKSWAGEN
CARAVELLE
VOLKSWAGEN
TRANSPORTER
VOLKSWAGEN
TRANSPORTER
FORD
TRANSIT
VOLKSWAGEN
CARAVELLE
TOYOTA AVENSIS Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2004 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.