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GU04 XUZ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

148,834 mi
Last recorded148,834 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 XUZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2013 148,834 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

center exhaust hangers badly corroded

unable to see front brake pads to check thickness

Pass 1 Aug 2013 148,834 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

center exhaust hangers badly corroded

unable to see front brake pads to check thickness

Pass 31 Jul 2012 139,141 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight split on n/s wiper blade end

Fail 31 Jul 2012 139,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight split on n/s wiper blade end

Pass 28 Feb 2011 121,539 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 111,994 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 111,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 96,906 miles

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

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

handbrake long travel

nearside rear tyre worn uneven and close to legal limit

Fail 23 Feb 2009 96,906 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake long travel

nearside rear tyre worn uneven and close to legal limit

Pass 5 Mar 2008 87,801 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 87,801 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 60,776 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 60,776 miles

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

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

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 XUZ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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