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GW04 BUA

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 2362cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

123,441 mi
Last recorded123,441 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW04 BUA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,362cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 123,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside inner sill corroded

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

all suspension components corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2024 123,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside inner sill corroded

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

all suspension components corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2023 119,039 miles

all suspension components corroded

front and rear subframes corroded

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2022 114,197 miles

Both Front McPherson

Both Front suspension arms corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective loose slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both Rears (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded not excessive

Pass 23 Dec 2021 111,344 miles

Damage Passenger wing and headlight area, light loose slightly

Front struts corroded, not excessive

Front suspension arms corroded front not excessive

Rear subframe corroded, suspension corroded not excessive

Fail 17 Dec 2021 111,344 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Damage Passenger wing and headlight area, light loose slightly

Front struts corroded, not excessive

Front suspension arms corroded front not excessive

Rear subframe corroded, suspension corroded not excessive

Pass 8 Dec 2020 109,845 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 109,843 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 106,614 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 106,603 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2018 101,625 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 101,621 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 90,354 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 90,126 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Across tred (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 80,787 miles

inner faces of front brake disc,s in poor condition

suspect front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 23 Jun 2014 72,185 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 64,635 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 64,635 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 60,356 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 55,925 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 50,302 miles

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

Fuel flap will not lock

Pass 20 Jul 2009 42,080 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 332,248 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 32,248 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 26,522 miles

advise on front and rear pads low

advise on rear top suspension arm bushes slight perished and worn

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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GW04 BUA is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 2,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GW04 BUA, 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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GW04 BUA is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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