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GU04 LHR

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,311 mi
Last recorded114,311 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 LHR
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 114,311 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 114,297 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre middle row (7.1.2 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 105,136 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 96,495 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 30 Aug 2017 96,495 miles

Engine management light on

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 85,985 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 85,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 82,443 miles

Engine light on

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

Offside Heal Lamp lens slightly faded

Steering Rack (both sides) bushes slightly worn/free play detected

Fail 5 Nov 2015 82,443 miles

Engine light on

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Heal Lamp lens slightly faded

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering Rack (both sides) bushes slightly worn/free play detected

Pass 28 Oct 2014 76,575 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 70,371 miles

EML is showing a fault.

Pass 17 Oct 2012 63,103 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 63,103 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 55,738 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

engine management light remaines luminated

rear wiper split

Pass 28 Oct 2010 49,230 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 40,941 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 32,521 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 25,528 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 LHR is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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