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GU04 XVW

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,709 mi
Last recorded77,709 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 77,709 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 71,902 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 71,902 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 66,355 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 66,355 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 60,155 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 57,558 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 57,558 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 55,990 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 55,990 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 55,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 55,304 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 52,312 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 52,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 48,273 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 45,840 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 41,117 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 36,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 36,260 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 32,594 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 29,476 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 25,336 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 23,323 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 23,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XVW is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XVW, 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 XVW registered?

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

Is GU04 XVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU04 XVW shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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