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GU54 ZFP

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,748 mi
Last recorded113,748 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 ZFP
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 113,748 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 113,748 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 108,814 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 103,373 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 103,373 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 98,921 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 98,921 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 91,115 miles

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

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

both front headlamp image weak

Pass 7 Aug 2019 87,736 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both front headlamps have a weak pattern

Fail 2 Aug 2019 87,721 miles

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

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both front headlamps have a weak pattern

Pass 10 Sep 2018 83,091 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 83,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective No Pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective No Pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 78,287 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 78,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 72,846 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 72,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release center row outer belt inoprative (5.2.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 67,045 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 61,425 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 53,805 miles

child seat fitted to NSR

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NSR tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 6 Sep 2013 53,805 miles

NSR tyre outer sidewall perished

child seat fitted to NSR

Pass 6 Sep 2012 46,211 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 38,952 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 38,952 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs are very rusty

Pass 14 Oct 2010 37,565 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 33,946 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 29,893 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 25,833 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 ZFP is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GU54 ZFP, 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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What year was GU54 ZFP registered?

GU54 ZFP is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 22 September 2004.

Is GU54 ZFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU54 ZFP shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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