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GU04 XAE

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,276 mi
Last recorded79,276 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 79,276 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 75,607 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Side light on (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 71,563 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 65,603 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 65,603 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 58,119 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 51,397 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear & offside rear ()

Fail 1 Feb 2021 51,394 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear & offside rear ()

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 46,109 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear & offside rear ()

Fail 7 Feb 2020 46,109 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear & offside rear ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 38,030 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 37,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 32,806 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 29,494 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 27,006 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 23,769 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 22,220 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 22,220 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 21,747 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 21,077 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 20,100 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 19,351 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 18,413 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 17,023 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 14,920 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 XAE is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver 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 XAE, 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 XAE is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is GU04 XAE safe to buy?

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