2005 Toyota Avensis 1.8L Petrol · DY55 YED
2005 Toyota Avensis (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 108,352 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,352 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DY55 YED Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2026
- 108,352 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DY55 YED MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Toyota Avensis (DY55 YED) between July 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
DY55 YED Mileage History
- 01/07/202495,499 mi
- 27/06/2025101,326 mi+5,827 mi
- 07/07/2025101,346 mi+20 mi
- 11/06/2026108,352 mi+7,006 mi
- 12/06/2026108,352 mi
Average of roughly 6,600 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Avensis Mk2 (T25)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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