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GU04 XVP

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,473 mi
Last recorded117,473 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 117,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 108,853 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 108,853 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 106,625 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 104,759 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 20 Dec 2017 86,259 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 86,259 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing clip (5.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 79,395 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 79,395 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 75,334 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 71,059 miles

both front tyres wearing close to limit

offside headlamp condensated

Fail 12 Dec 2014 71,059 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both front tyres wearing close to limit

offside headlamp condensated

Pass 21 Dec 2013 66,233 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Dec 2013 66,169 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 60,937 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 60,934 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S headlight unit condensated

Pass 15 Dec 2011 54,738 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S headlight has slight condensation

Pass 11 Dec 2010 49,522 miles

front brake discs worn

handbrake lever high

Fail 11 Dec 2010 49,522 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn

handbrake lever high

Fail 11 Dec 2009 42,346 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 42,346 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 34,825 miles

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

unable to check fully underneath due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2008 34,825 miles

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

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

unable to check fully underneath due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2007 29,244 miles

Nearside Front 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 XVP 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 62.5%.

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 XVP, 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 XVP registered?

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

Is GU04 XVP safe to buy?

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