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GU04 YAH

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

141,579 mi
Last recorded141,579 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 141,579 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sill chassis and floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2024 141,579 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sill chassis and floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 129,191 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 129,191 miles

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

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 112,531 miles

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills floor and chassis. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2022 112,531 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills floor and chassis. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 105,171 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2021 105,136 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 99,770 miles

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))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 99,770 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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 5 Mar 2019 87,278 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 73,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 73,893 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 71,393 miles

Both rear inner sill starting to corrode

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear and offside front lights have water ingress

Pass 17 Mar 2016 68,976 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 66,314 miles

both rear tyres perished/cracking

Fail 10 Mar 2014 63,919 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 63,919 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 62,071 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 58,743 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 55,612 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 52,266 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 47,914 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 43,672 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 33,417 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 YAH is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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