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GU04 XEM

2004 Toyota Avensis

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

92,333 mi
Last recorded92,333 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 XEM
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 92,333 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

surface rust all over

Pass 17 Nov 2023 87,664 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 87,664 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 83,998 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 28 Oct 2021 80,464 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 77,285 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Fail 19 Oct 2020 77,207 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Nov 2019 72,424 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 70,891 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 70,891 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 67,424 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 64,182 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 64,182 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper leaking fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2015 62,481 miles

Both rear tyres have worn stepped and castellated on the inner edges

Pass 22 Oct 2014 60,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wipers poor

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 60,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wipers poor

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 55,864 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Nov 2012 52,795 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 52,795 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 50,348 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 47,248 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 44,213 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 40,780 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both rear tyres out of shape

Fail 1 Dec 2008 40,780 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 14 Feb 2008 35,048 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 26,920 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 XEM is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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