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GU04 JYC

2004 Toyota Avensis

Gold Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

194,927 mi
Last recorded194,927 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 JYC
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 194,927 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 191,699 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 191,698 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 185,448 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 176,935 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 176,935 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits EXHAUST LEAKING (8.2.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 164,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear p-brake requires attention

Fail 19 Jan 2021 164,211 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases gasket blown (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear p-brake requires attention

Pass 29 Jan 2020 156,267 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 136,766 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 136,766 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 122,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wearing on edges

Fail 23 Mar 2018 121,538 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wearing on edges

Pass 1 Apr 2017 108,943 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 103,129 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Otter edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 103,129 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Otter edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 103,115 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 99,382 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 99,382 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 94,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 87,771 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2012 84,101 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2012 84,101 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2011 80,603 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2011 80,527 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 77,319 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 73,123 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 73,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 62,032 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 61,797 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 41,287 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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GU04 JYC is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Gold with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 GU04 JYC, 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 JYC is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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