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GU04 LJN

2004 Toyota Avensis

Gold Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,778 mi
Last recorded94,778 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 94,778 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 94,778 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 87,559 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2154517 ()

Fail 5 Apr 2025 87,556 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn ===D-Bush=== (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn through to cord inner edge, outer wall also damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2154517 ()

Pass 27 Mar 2024 78,877 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 75,949 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing! (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 64,761 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 64,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm! (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm! (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 62,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s rear chassis corroded

o/s and n/s rear inner sills corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2020 60,578 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

o/s and n/s rear inner sills corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2019 58,140 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear inner sills and suspension mountings corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2018 55,529 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 52,291 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 48,920 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 46,068 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 43,967 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 41,543 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 38,310 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 32,793 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 32,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 27,300 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 27,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 25,200 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 21,106 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 17,538 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 LJN is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Gold with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU04 LJN registered?

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

Is GU04 LJN safe to buy?

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