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GU04 XST

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

62,246 mi
Last recorded62,246 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 62,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil level low (1l topped up)

Fail 29 Jan 2019 62,246 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer void and tread area low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil level low (1l topped up)

Pass 26 Jan 2018 58,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water ingress (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Inner tyre sidewall deteriorated/cracked

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 58,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water ingress (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Front Inner tyre sidewall deteriorated/cracked

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 55,977 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 55,977 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 53,272 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 50,114 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 46,616 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 43,004 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 38,031 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 32,871 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 27,458 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 27,458 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 25,372 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 22,944 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 22,944 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 20,490 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 20,490 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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 XST 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 68.4%.

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 XST, 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 XST registered?

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

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