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GU04 XWK

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,809 mi
Last recorded90,809 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 90,809 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear suspected worn low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 90,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Body component likely to become detached nearside and offside front inner wheel arch plastics. (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear suspected worn low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside front. (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust mounting bracket broken.

Pass 21 Dec 2017 83,686 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

water inside n/s rear light unit

Fail 21 Dec 2017 83,686 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

water inside n/s rear light unit

Pass 29 Nov 2016 69,401 miles

E.M.L on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise removal of road wheel for further inspection of brake pads (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2055516 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Nov 2016 69,401 miles

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

E.M.L on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise removal of road wheel for further inspection of brake pads (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2055516 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2015 58,586 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 58,586 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 47,443 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 40,834 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 40,816 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 38,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condensation in rear lamps

o/s/f and rear wipers split

oil level low

tailgate stop light inop

Fail 14 Dec 2012 38,646 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condensation in rear lamps

o/s/f and rear wipers split

oil level low

tailgate stop light inop

Pass 4 Mar 2011 35,797 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 31,867 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 26,099 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 20,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Mar 2008 20,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 15,594 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 15,954 miles

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

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 XWK is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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