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GU04 LGW

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

200,926 mi
Last recorded200,926 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 LGW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 200,926 miles

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

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

Offside Rear light damaged

clutch pipe corroded

inner sills corroded slightly

Pass 3 Nov 2016 190,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear lamp has slight crack

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 Oct 2016 190,502 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Bumper insecure ()

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chassis corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2015 178,812 miles

Ferrule that joins Clutch Pipe to Hose is Heavily deteriorated

Slight Play in Steering rack

Fail 2 Nov 2015 178,798 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Ferrule that joins Clutch Pipe to Hose is Heavily deteriorated

Slight Play in Steering rack

Pass 30 Oct 2014 168,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2014 168,096 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2013 157,305 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on outter edges

frontunder cover loose

n/s/f door damaged

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Oct 2012 148,148 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 148,139 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 133,517 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 110,451 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 85,826 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 61,260 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 61,260 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 39,510 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 37,861 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 LGW is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel 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 LGW, 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 LGW is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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