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GU04 XXW

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

127,065 mi
Last recorded127,065 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 127,065 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

advise renewal of front number plate

undertray and engine cover fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2017 127,065 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

advise renewal of front number plate

undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2016 118,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

advise renewal of both wiper blades

advise renewal of front number plate

undertray and engine cover fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2016 118,139 miles

advise renewal of both wiper blades

advise renewal of front number plate

undertray and engine cover fitted

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 109,993 miles

advise front and rear reg plates poor

advise hand brake travel

advise nail o/s/rear tyre

Fail 2 Sep 2015 109,993 miles

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

advise front and rear reg plates poor

advise hand brake travel

advise nail o/s/rear tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2014 101,832 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise renewal of front number plate

Fail 11 Aug 2014 101,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise renewal of front number plate

Pass 6 Aug 2013 93,947 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 6 Aug 2013 93,947 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2012 84,252 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 May 2011 74,337 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 30 Apr 2010 60,335 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 60,335 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 51,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 51,676 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 39,252 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 39,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 39,167 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2007 26,101 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 26,101 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 XXW is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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

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