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GL04 XBE

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

261,847 mi
Last recorded261,847 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 XBE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 261,847 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corroded under vehicle

exhaust heat sheild on exhaust

Fail 13 Jun 2025 261,847 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective cannot be opened (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corroded under vehicle

exhaust heat sheild on exhaust

Pass 8 Jun 2024 256,605 miles

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive valence (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside nearside side skirts fitted unable to inspect outer sills

Fail 7 Jun 2024 256,605 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive valence (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside nearside side skirts fitted unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 6 Jun 2023 252,947 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bothside near valence (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offsides nearside unable to inspect outer sills side skirts fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2023 252,947 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bothsides inner edges (215/45/17) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bothside near valence (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offsides nearside unable to inspect outer sills side skirts fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2022 248,763 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 248,756 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced radiator support by engine mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded by flexy (1.1.11 (c))

under vehicle corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2021 243,946 miles

under vehicle corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2020 242,151 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 235,421 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 235,421 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 226,429 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 226,429 miles

Front Position lamp not working BOTH FRONTS (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 213,460 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 213,460 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 202,496 miles

N/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

Rear number plate security poor

Fail 8 Jul 2016 202,496 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

N/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

Rear number plate security poor

Pass 7 Jul 2015 186,436 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 186,433 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 168,441 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 168,441 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 152,829 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 152,829 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake fluid level low.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 137,221 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 120,233 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 110,065 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 96,503 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 83,576 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 74,630 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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GL04 XBE is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 GL04 XBE, 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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GL04 XBE is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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