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GU04 FKA

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,045 mi
Last recorded157,045 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 FKA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 157,045 miles

Lower age related corrosion to chassis and suspension parts ,no obvious weakening caused

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

under trays stopping full inspection

Pass 15 Apr 2019 152,796 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 143,811 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear brake pipes painted

Rear exhaust bracket broke

Fail 10 Apr 2018 143,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust bracket broke

Pass 10 Apr 2017 134,688 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 134,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 128,342 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 128,342 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 122,526 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 113,879 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 113,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 103,511 miles

EML illuminated

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

P/S lamp illuminated on dash - unaware of meaning

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 92,415 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 80,974 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 67,124 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 67,124 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 61,638 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 61,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2008 54,278 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 45,186 miles

Offside Front 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 FKA is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FKA, 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 FKA is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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