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GU04 XSE

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,880 mi
Last recorded84,880 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 XSE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 84,880 miles

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE DAMAGED

HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP INOPERATIVE

O/S STOP LAMP NOT AS BRIGHT AS N/S

SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL HAS TRAVEL NOT TO EXCESS AT THIS TIME

Pass 1 Apr 2017 80,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

nearside front brake imbalance / lag marginal

x1 rear exhaust mount corroded away

Fail 1 Apr 2017 80,887 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

nearside front brake imbalance / lag marginal

nearside front brake imbalance / lag marginal

x1 rear exhaust mount corroded away

Pass 26 Feb 2016 77,024 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus some kerb damage on outer edge 205/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 73,974 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 73,968 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 71,400 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s front tyre sidewall damage (not through to cords or ply)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 64,958 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 64,958 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 59,283 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 52,789 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 52,678 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 44,712 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 38,568 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 32,230 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 26,092 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 XSE is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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