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GU04 UFE

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

140,755 mi
Last recorded140,755 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 140,755 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 136,912 miles

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

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Towbar frame (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 133,363 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Frame (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 133,363 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Frame (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 129,190 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All brake hoses Front & Rear are heavily perished but not showing canvas, recommend replacing soon. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal has slight travel but all brakes functioning and travel not considered excessive.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS & OS Rear brake pipes corroded at joint to flexible brake hoses - unable to fully inspect due to arch liners obscuring view, further inspection recommend. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust Front hanger detached but system still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion to underside steering & suspension components.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower boot. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft appears to be heavily corroded under rubber damper section - recommend further inspection.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slight application imbalance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield partially insecure.

Side repeater slightly discoloured NS & OS. (4.4.3 (a))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Tow bar frame assembly. (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 124,517 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft damaged but serviceable corroded (6.1.7 (e))

Exhaust mounting defective 1 of rear silencer mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 121,686 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 1 of rear silencer mounting brackets (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable corroded (6.1.7 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2020 121,686 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective 1 of rear silencer mounting brackets (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable corroded (6.1.7 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 117,145 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 1 of rear mounting brackets (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable corroded (6.1.7 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 112,177 miles

1 of rear exhaust mounting brackets defective

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear combination lamp units deteriorated (water ingress)

nearside front driveshaft corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2018 112,177 miles

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

1 of rear exhaust mounting brackets defective

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear combination lamp units deteriorated (water ingress)

nearside front driveshaft corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2017 106,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Apr 2016 101,042 miles

door sill covers fitted.

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Fail 7 Apr 2016 101,042 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

door sill covers fitted.

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 19 May 2015 97,742 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 90,663 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 83,420 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 76,733 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 69,857 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 63,198 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 56,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 56,946 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 41,320 miles

high front brake imbalance

Pass 2 Apr 2007 31,072 miles

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

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

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 UFE is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 UFE, 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 UFE is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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