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GU04 YKP

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

207,348 mi
Last recorded207,348 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 YKP
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2023 207,348 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Front brake discs corroded

General under-body corrosion

Rear suspension components corroded

Sill kit fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2022 204,755 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake Discs Slightly Corroded

Nearside Front Tyre Edge Worn

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Side Wall, Edges Worn Low On Legal Limit, And Perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel Bearing Slight Roughness

Offside Rear Tyre Edges Worn Low On Legal Limit And Perished

Sill Kit Fitted

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Under-body Corrosion

Fail 5 Jul 2022 204,755 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake Discs Slightly Corroded

Nearside Front Tyre Edge Worn

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Side Wall, Edges Worn Low On Legal Limit, And Perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel Bearing Slight Roughness

Offside Rear Tyre Edges Worn Low On Legal Limit And Perished

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

Sill Kit Fitted

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Under-body Corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2019 199,007 miles

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

all prescribed areas slightly corroded

auxiliary noisy

oil leak

under body cover fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2018 190,463 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres wearing on edges

general under body corrosion

noise from auxiliary area

under body trays fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2018 190,463 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres wearing on edges

general under body corrosion

noise from auxiliary area

under body trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2017 182,970 miles

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

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

discs worn

hand brake travekl

Pass 9 Mar 2016 172,846 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 172,846 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 161,063 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 161,063 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 143,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 143,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 133,553 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 133,546 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 122,009 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 122,009 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 109,866 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 109,866 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 97,468 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 82,279 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2008 66,436 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 50,084 miles

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

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 YKP is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YKP, 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 YKP is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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