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GU04 XTV

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

189,121 mi
Last recorded189,121 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2021 189,121 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill / floor corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2020 180,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 180,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 169,071 miles

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

suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2018 155,520 miles

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 13 Apr 2018 155,520 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 138,980 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 138,980 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 123,310 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 123,310 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 109,972 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Apr 2014 94,969 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 84,591 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 78,499 miles

engine MIL on

Fail 29 May 2012 78,499 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine MIL on

Pass 21 May 2011 70,658 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 70,658 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2010 61,418 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine management light on rear discs scored on o/s

Pass 28 May 2010 61,418 miles

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

engine management light on rear discs scored on o/s

Pass 28 May 2009 51,043 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2009 51,043 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 42,896 miles

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

n/s/f bumper damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2007 33,300 miles

both rear tyres at 2mm

Fail 11 Jun 2007 33,300 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rears and o/s/f tyre at 2mm

high level brake light dim

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 XTV 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 58.3%.

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

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