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GU54 VAX

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,809 mi
Last recorded68,809 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 VAX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 68,809 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 67,874 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 67,874 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 66,950 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 66,203 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 65,276 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 65,270 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 64,266 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2020 63,366 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 62,539 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 62,539 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 61,360 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 61,347 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 60,192 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 59,221 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 59,221 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 57,916 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 56,507 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 54,907 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 53,753 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 52,695 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 51,111 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 49,769 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 48,425 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)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 34,468 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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GU54 VAX is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GU54 VAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU54 VAX registered?

GU54 VAX is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is GU54 VAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU54 VAX shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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