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GU04 XTT

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

122,347 mi
Last recorded122,347 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 122,347 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust heat shield corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 122,218 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust heat shield corroded and insecure (Fuel Tank)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 117,607 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 117,605 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 112,554 miles

Corrosion on underbody and suspension

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 112,554 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Corrosion on underbody and suspension

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 106,362 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front tyre treads scrubbing on edges

n/s headlamp slightly dim

n/s/f wheel damaged

rear tyres agecracked -nail in tread n/s/r

rusting on underbody and suspension

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2021 106,362 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front tyre treads scrubbing on edges

n/s headlamp slightly dim

n/s/f wheel damaged

rear tyres agecracked -nail in tread n/s/r

rusting on underbody and suspension

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2020 102,426 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule in places (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt slightly damaged all (7.1.2 (b) (i))

corrosion on front brake discs

n/s/r tyre agecracked

rusting on underbody and suspension

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2020 102,426 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule in places (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt slightly damaged all (7.1.2 (b) (i))

corrosion on front brake discs

n/s/r tyre agecracked-nail in tread

rusting on underbody and suspension

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2019 96,792 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

damage on rear seatbelts

rusting on underbody and suspension

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2019 96,792 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

damage on rear seatbelts

rusting on underbody and suspension

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2018 89,838 miles

management light lit

rusting on underbody and suspension

slight corrosion on front discs

undertrays and engine covers fitted

damage to rear seatbelts

Fail 16 Feb 2018 89,769 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion on discs

damage to rear seatbelts

front tyre treads around 3mm and scrubbed on edges

management light lit

rusting on underbody and suspension

slight uneven rear brake application

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2017 83,497 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

corrosion on front brake discs

damage on rear seatbelt webbings

rusting on underbody and suspension

slight uneven front and rear brake application

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2017 83,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded badly pitted (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

corrosion on front brake discs

damage on rear seatbelt webbings

damage on rear seatbelt webbings

rusting on underbody and suspension

slight uneven front and rear brake application

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2016 76,712 miles

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

rusting on underbody and suspension

slight damage on rear seatbelts

slight uneven front brake application

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2016 76,712 miles

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

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

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

rusting on underbody and suspension

slight damage on rear seatbelts

slight uneven front brake application

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2015 69,024 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

uneven front brake application

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 4 Mar 2015 68,930 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

uneven front brake application

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 7 Mar 2014 61,109 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 54,908 miles

both front to rear main brake pipes slightly corroded at rear

both front tyres worn slightly on edges

n/s/r tyre worn away on outer edges

Pass 5 Mar 2012 50,355 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 45,723 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear seat belt

Fail 23 Feb 2010 39,595 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 39,595 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 33,311 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 27,750 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 21,967 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 XTT is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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

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