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GU04 XUG

2004 Toyota Avensis

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

119,785 mi
Last recorded119,785 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 XUG
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 119,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 119,742 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 116,300 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2022 113,213 miles

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 tyre (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 111,087 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 110,802 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 107,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 14 May 2018 104,865 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 104,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced condensation inside lamp lenz (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2017 100,593 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 May 2017 100,593 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2016 96,103 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 92,220 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 92,220 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 88,213 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 88,209 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 77,854 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 77,854 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 68,078 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 62,582 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 55,858 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 50,090 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 50,090 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 49,414 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 39,176 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 29,396 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 29,045 miles

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

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

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 XUG is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 XUG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU04 XUG registered?

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

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