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GU04 XTS

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

124,960 mi
Last recorded124,960 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 124,960 miles

Engine cover fitted didn't allowed to inspect some component

Pass 11 Feb 2025 116,668 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 105,777 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Side (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 105,777 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Side (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 96,430 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 90,440 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 88,949 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 88,949 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 87,765 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 86,704 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall pereshed

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 84,894 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 84,894 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 83,856 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2016 83,856 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 82,515 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 79,281 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 75,883 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 70,530 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 63,429 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 55,766 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 55,766 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 47,110 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 37,844 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 28,545 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 XTS is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 XTS, 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 XTS registered?

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

Is GU04 XTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU04 XTS shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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