2005 Toyota Avensis 2.0L Diesel · FV55 AFJ
2005 Toyota Avensis (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 213,313 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (09 Apr 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 213,313 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
FV55 AFJ Key Findings
- 33 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 213,313 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 14 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV55 AFJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
33 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Toyota Avensis (FV55 AFJ) between November 2008 and January 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 14 failures.
The most recent test on 21 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 14 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (28 issues), Tyres (27 issues), Brakes (24 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 75 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
FV55 AFJ Mileage History
- 25/11/200854,483 mi
- 05/12/200969,029 mi+14,546 mi
- 06/12/201081,495 mi+12,466 mi
- 07/12/201081,495 mi
- 03/12/201192,720 mi+11,225 mi
- 03/12/201192,720 mi
- 15/11/2012105,005 mi+12,285 mi
- 15/11/2012105,005 mi
- 19/11/2013113,593 mi+8,588 mi
- 19/11/2013113,593 mi
- 27/11/2014125,077 mi+11,484 mi
- 27/11/2014125,077 mi
- 11/11/2015135,148 mi+10,071 mi
- 11/11/2015135,148 mi
- 23/08/2016140,912 mi+5,764 mi
- 11/07/2017143,218 mi+2,306 mi
- 12/07/2017143,225 mi+7 mi
- 12/07/2018150,034 mi+6,809 mi
- 19/07/2018150,344 mi+310 mi
- 03/07/2019152,158 mi+1,814 mi
- 10/06/2020154,384 mi+2,226 mi
- 10/06/2020154,384 mi
- 11/12/2020157,582 mi+3,198 mi
- 11/12/2020157,582 mi
- 18/01/2022163,651 mi+6,069 mi
- 18/01/2022163,655 mi+4 mi
- 10/01/2023174,408 mi+10,753 mi
- 10/01/2023174,408 mi
- 17/01/2024188,282 mi+13,874 mi
- 17/01/2024188,286 mi+4 mi
- 22/01/2025200,399 mi+12,113 mi
- 22/01/2025200,399 mi
- 21/01/2026213,313 mi+12,914 mi
Average of roughly 9,258 miles per year across 33 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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