2005 Toyota Avensis 2.0L Diesel · BT05 MDU
2005 Toyota Avensis (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 140,939 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,939 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.
BT05 MDU Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2022
- 140,939 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BT05 MDU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Toyota Avensis (BT05 MDU) between May 2008 and October 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2022 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: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
BT05 MDU Mileage History
- 23/05/200835,890 mi
- 29/05/200945,118 mi+9,228 mi
- 29/05/200945,118 mi
- 07/06/201051,860 mi+6,742 mi
- 03/06/201160,826 mi+8,966 mi
- 31/05/201267,959 mi+7,133 mi
- 31/05/201267,959 mi
- 05/02/201373,347 mi+5,388 mi
- 24/01/201478,785 mi+5,438 mi
- 24/01/201582,972 mi+4,187 mi
- 11/03/201692,371 mi+9,399 mi
- 11/03/201692,371 mi
- 29/03/2017104,246 mi+11,875 mi
- 29/03/2017104,246 mi
- 24/03/2018117,605 mi+13,359 mi
- 24/03/2018117,605 mi
- 05/04/2019122,806 mi+5,201 mi
- 05/04/2019122,810 mi+4 mi
- 20/10/2020130,720 mi+7,910 mi
- 20/10/2020130,720 mi
- 20/10/2021135,796 mi+5,076 mi
- 24/10/2022140,939 mi+5,143 mi
Average of roughly 7,285 miles per year across 22 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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