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GU04 ETK

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,355 mi
Last recorded91,355 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 ETK
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 91,355 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside front indicator/side repeater poorly secured

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Wiper blades slightly smearing

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 84,696 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

heavy dampness around power steering pump

o/s/f side repeater poorly secured

suspension components corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2016 84,696 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged age cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged age cracking (4.1.D.1e)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat nav (8.3.1e)

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

Both rear tyres signs of over heating on side wall requires attention

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

heavy dampness around power steering pump

o/s/f side repeater poorly secured

suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2015 79,196 miles

both front tyres worn on edges & cracked sidewalls

Pass 28 May 2015 73,573 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 27 May 2015 73,573 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front number plate damaged

Pass 28 May 2014 49,718 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 49,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 44,337 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 39,547 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 39,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 30,584 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 27,777 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 27,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 25,400 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 22,578 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 16,827 miles

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

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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GU04 ETK is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GU04 ETK, 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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GU04 ETK is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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