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GU04 FHJ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

119,815 mi
Last recorded119,815 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 FHJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2024 119,815 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Apr 2023 114,431 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Apr 2022 110,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Apr 2021 100,820 miles

Both Sides Inner Sills & Undersides General Surface Corrosion.

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides Worn & Perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Sills Under Boots Next To Exhaust Box Corroded.

Rear Rear Undersides, Rear Axle Heave Corrosion.

Fail 9 Apr 2021 100,817 miles

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both Sides Trailing Arm (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Both Sides Shock Absorber Mounting. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Both Sides Inner Sills & Undersides General Surface Corrosion.

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides Worn & Perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Sills Under Boots Next To Exhaust Box Corroded.

Rear Rear Undersides, Rear Axle Heave Corrosion.

Pass 12 Mar 2020 94,898 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 87,155 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 81,764 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 76,510 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 71,692 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 71,692 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 66,589 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 61,402 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 56,787 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 51,140 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 45,112 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 39,945 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 35,118 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 28,502 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 21,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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 FHJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FHJ, 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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What year was GU04 FHJ registered?

GU04 FHJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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