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GU04 XFJ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

66,304 mi
Last recorded66,304 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 66,304 miles

Nearside Front gearbox oil seal leaking

Rear axle/trailing arms /subframe corroding

both front wishbone arms corroding

both inner sills corroding

Fail 9 Jan 2019 66,304 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front gearbox oil seal leaking

Rear axle/trailing arms /subframe corroding

both front wishbone arms corroding

both inner sills corroding

Pass 8 Jan 2018 87,546 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 87,425 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 79,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2016 78,949 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2015 74,551 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 74,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 70,340 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2014 70,340 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2013 67,842 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 67,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 67,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

nearside headlamp less output compared to offside

offside front bumper damaged, poorly secured and loose, requires attention

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

windscreen washers not fully hitting the screen

Pass 18 May 2012 61,646 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear tyre has splits inbetween tread, but not down to cord.

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre has splits inbetween tread, but ont down to cord.

Fail 11 Jun 2011 55,273 miles

exhaust showing corrosion

general body damage

nearside rear wheel trim missing

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

child seats fit to rear

Pass 11 Jun 2011 55,273 miles

child seats fit to rear

exhaust showing corrosion

general body damage

nearside rear wheel trim missing

Pass 9 Jun 2010 51,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear discs worn

Pass 13 Jun 2009 45,156 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre damage to sidewall

offside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 28 Feb 2008 39,657 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 30,971 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 XFJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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