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GU04 XJJ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

146,636 mi
Last recorded146,636 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 XJJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 146,636 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 146,636 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Side repeater incorrect colour Both showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 139,868 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 125,389 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion underneath

Pass 12 Oct 2022 118,359 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 118,304 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 108,170 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 108,083 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.2 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 106,400 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 104,770 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 102,981 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 100,919 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 98,619 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 96,902 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 90,124 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 80,964 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 80,964 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 71,729 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 71,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 62,560 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 50,045 miles

Both windscreen wiper blades slightly split

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2009 39,823 miles

windscreen stone-chipped.

Pass 8 Oct 2008 33,857 miles

centre stop lamp not working

windscreen stone chipped

Fail 8 Oct 2008 33,857 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre stop lamp not working

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 8 Oct 2007 28,659 miles

Windscreen stone-chipped.

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 XJJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 XJJ, 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 XJJ registered?

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

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