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GU04 LHT

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

189,081 mi
Last recorded189,081 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 LHT
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 189,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

under floor surface rust

Pass 13 Jan 2014 180,037 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 176,525 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 149,510 miles

slight movement at steering rack bushes

Pass 29 Dec 2011 147,645 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 147,640 miles

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

fir extinguisher missing

first aid kit missing

l.p.g certicate out of date

Pass 23 Dec 2011 147,580 miles

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

power steering rack bushes slight play

Fail 17 May 2011 143,611 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 May 2011 143,611 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 May 2010 120,014 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 6 May 2010 120,014 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 May 2009 95,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2008 81,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 May 2008 81,434 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 63,972 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 LHT is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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