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RA54 GWU

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

182,602 mi
Last recorded182,602 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 GWU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2025 182,602 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured Shocker broken where spring sits onto (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front And Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 177,327 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 172,985 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 167,628 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 162,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 162,235 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 158,066 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 153,503 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both Side (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 148,504 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 148,504 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 143,860 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 136,068 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 128,768 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 128,768 miles

Stop lamp not working ns (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 122,482 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 115,036 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 109,942 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 109,942 miles

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

excess handbrake travel

Pass 14 Dec 2011 103,607 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 95,402 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 88,253 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 80,143 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 65,843 miles

Handbrake travel high

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

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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RA54 GWU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RA54 GWU, 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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RA54 GWU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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