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GU04 XXL

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,783 mi
Last recorded129,783 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 129,783 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 122,517 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes to both rear flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 118,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 114,084 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arms on back axle all boots perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 106,654 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides at rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 101,691 miles

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 29 Jun 2019 93,558 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 85,302 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 84,799 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 83,034 miles

center stop light not working

Fail 19 Jan 2017 83,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

center stop light not working

Pass 26 Jan 2016 81,085 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 79,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Jan 2015 79,092 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Jan 2014 77,377 miles

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

E.M.L light on.

Pass 23 Jan 2013 75,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 23 Jan 2013 75,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Jan 2012 74,322 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 72,060 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 67,548 miles

NSR tyre tread low

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

Pass 7 May 2009 63,095 miles

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

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

o/s headlight dim.

Fail 9 May 2008 49,777 miles

CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT INOP

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE HAS TWO SMALL NAILS IN TREAD POSS REPARIABLE

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

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE HAS A SMALL NAIL ON INNER TREAD POSS REPARIABLE

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

REAR WIPER BLADE, BLADE MISSING

Pass 9 May 2008 49,777 miles

CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT INOP

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE HAS TWO SMALL NAILS IN TREAD POSS REPARIABLE

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE HAS A SMALL NAIL ON INNER TREAD POSS REPARIABLE

REAR WIPER BLADE, BLADE MISSING

Pass 28 Mar 2007 36,870 miles

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

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

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 XXL 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 83.3%.

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

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