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GU04 YAW

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,863 mi
Last recorded109,863 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2021 109,863 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 101,221 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

this car underside is in a advanced state of corrosion

Fail 21 May 2019 101,220 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

this car underside is in a advanced state of corrosion

Nearside Rear tyre run flat + inner side wall slightly damaged

Pass 18 May 2018 90,403 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded both fronts (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

x1 exhaust bracket broken

Fail 17 May 2018 90,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded both fronts (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

x1 exhaust bracket broken

Pass 23 Feb 2017 78,695 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

rear exhaust bracket broken - but system secure

Fail 23 Feb 2017 78,695 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine management light on

rear exhaust bracket broken - but system secure

Pass 1 Mar 2016 71,105 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of belt

Fail 27 Feb 2016 71,102 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of belt

Pass 16 Feb 2015 64,291 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 62,916 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 60,302 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 58,198 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 55,508 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 53,098 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 50,751 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 50,751 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 50,227 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 45,824 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 34,996 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 YAW is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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