2005 Toyota Avensis 2.0L Diesel · BP54 MUV
2005 Toyota Avensis (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Feb 2005. Recorded mileage 187,074 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,074 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.
BP54 MUV Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
- 187,074 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BP54 MUV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Toyota Avensis (BP54 MUV) between December 2007 and January 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 09 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (26 issues), Lighting (20 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Bodywork (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 89 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 Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.
BP54 MUV Mileage History
- 28/12/200729,281 mi
- 17/06/200832,771 mi+3,490 mi
- 19/06/200832,771 mi
- 28/01/200936,458 mi+3,687 mi
- 27/01/201045,767 mi+9,309 mi
- 27/01/201045,767 mi
- 18/01/201153,664 mi+7,897 mi
- 23/01/201262,356 mi+8,692 mi
- 17/01/201370,561 mi+8,205 mi
- 10/01/201478,489 mi+7,928 mi
- 28/01/201585,827 mi+7,338 mi
- 27/01/201694,034 mi+8,207 mi
- 27/01/201694,034 mi
- 25/01/2017100,641 mi+6,607 mi
- 17/01/2018108,772 mi+8,131 mi
- 17/01/2018108,772 mi
- 10/01/2019116,134 mi+7,362 mi
- 10/01/2019116,134 mi
- 17/01/2020123,357 mi+7,223 mi
- 06/01/2021132,611 mi+9,254 mi
- 03/02/2022148,951 mi+16,340 mi
- 11/01/2023161,964 mi+13,013 mi
- 10/02/2024170,233 mi+8,269 mi
- 10/02/2024170,233 mi
- 18/01/2025178,355 mi+8,122 mi
- 09/01/2026187,073 mi+8,718 mi
- 09/01/2026187,074 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,749 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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