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GU04 XSN

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,436 mi
Last recorded138,436 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 138,436 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 138,436 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 136,647 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 136,646 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 135,348 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 13 Nov 2018 135,348 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 16 Nov 2017 130,153 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 130,153 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 123,759 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 123,759 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 113,356 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 104,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2013 96,332 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 87,959 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2011 79,639 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 73,370 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 68,560 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 58,117 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 44,083 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 XSN is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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