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GW04 RPU

2004 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,682 mi
Last recorded126,682 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW04 RPU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 126,682 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2026 126,682 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2025 125,995 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 125,995 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 125,124 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 125,124 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 124,030 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 118,690 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 116,771 miles

All tyres starting to crack and perish on sidewalls

Pass 5 Aug 2020 116,308 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 116,028 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 115,511 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 115,511 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 114,857 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 114,845 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

High level stop lamp not working

Pass 18 Aug 2016 113,310 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 112,461 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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GW04 RPU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RPU, 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 RPU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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