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GU04 XWM

2004 Toyota Avensis

Gold Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

68,234 mi
Last recorded68,234 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 XWM
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 68,234 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2026 68,234 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 64,126 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 52,807 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 43,534 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 39,804 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pressure storage reservoir has minor corrosion (1.1.9 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f o/s/f (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 39,774 miles

Central Rear heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 39,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 39,613 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 39,237 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 38,741 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 37,878 miles

sidewall damage on n/s/f tyre

sidewall scuffed on o/s/f tyre

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 24 Mar 2014 36,887 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 35,909 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 34,843 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 33,647 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 33,647 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 32,148 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 32,148 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 28,813 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 24,749 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 24,749 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 18,257 miles

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 XWM is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Gold with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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