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GU04 LHW

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

88,828 mi
Last recorded88,828 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 88,828 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 86,795 miles

General under body corrosion

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 84,616 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2022 82,527 miles

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2021 78,783 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

some under body corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2020 76,495 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 73,042 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 69,167 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 17 May 2017 64,566 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

engine cover/under-tray fitted

suspension components corroded

test carried out in wet conditions

Pass 13 May 2016 58,428 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 55,633 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 May 2015 55,633 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 4 Mar 2010 52,570 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 47,038 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 38,734 miles

both front tyres are right on legal limit

Fail 28 Feb 2008 38,734 miles

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

both front tyres are right on legal limit

Pass 28 Feb 2007 31,243 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 LHW is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LHW, 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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What year was GU04 LHW registered?

GU04 LHW is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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