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GU04 XET

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

216,058 mi
Last recorded216,058 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 XET
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 216,058 miles

nearside front brake hose pipe deterioted

offside front brake hose pipe deterioted and slightly cracked

parking brake lever has a limited reserve travel

play in nearside rear anti roll bar bush

Pass 13 Mar 2017 198,804 miles

headlights in poor condition

nearside front side repeater slightly discoloured

offside front brake disc slightly fluctuating

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2016 178,193 miles

coil springs corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2016 178,185 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

coil springs corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2016 160,253 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 160,253 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 153,670 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 149,331 miles

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

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

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

engine warning light on

front tyres worm low

Pass 28 Mar 2014 138,437 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 127,705 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 118,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2011 105,075 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 90,692 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 78,030 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 78,030 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 May 2008 65,834 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 51,553 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2007 51,553 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XET is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XET, 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 XET registered?

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

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