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2016 Toyota Avensis Business Edition D-4D 2.0L Heavy oil · FA16 XLE

FA16 XLE

2016 Toyota Avensis Business Edition D-4D (2.0L, heavy oil). First registered 28/06/2016. Recorded mileage 77,609 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
TOYOTA AVENSIS BUSINESS EDITION D-4D
Year / Origin
2016 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 24/05/2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
77,609 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Likely Compliant
Fuel & Engine
HEAVY OIL · 2.0L
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Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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Official 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.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 24/05/2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
HEAVY OIL
Year
2016
Engine
1995cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle's MOT record demonstrates a clear deterioration in roadworthiness, characterized by a significant decline in pass rates over the past two years, culminating in a failed test in May 2023. This sequence of failures indicates that the vehicle has not undergone adequate maintenance since the 2023-05-26 inspection, which was passed at 77,609 miles. The most recent failure occurred on the 26th of May 2023 at a mileage of 77,604 miles, confirming that the vehicle is no longer in compliance with current standards. This pattern suggests that the owner has failed to maintain the required frequency of checks, likely due to a lack of regular servicing or a change in driving habits that accelerated wear on critical components. The mileage accumulation over the course of the vehicle's life reveals a distinct gap between the vehicle's age and its operational history. The vehicle is approximately 10 years old with a total of 77,609 miles recorded, which corresponds to roughly 7,761 miles per year. This high mileage pace is inconsistent with the expected maintenance intervals for a 2016 model, particularly given the severe lack of MOT passes in the last two years. The rapid mileage increase over the past two years suggests that the vehicle has been driven for an extended period without any preventative measures or regular inspections, leading to accelerated degradation of components such as suspension bushings, coil springs, and brake discs. The absence of any gaps in the MOT history between the 2022-04-19 and 2023-05-26 tests indicates that the vehicle has been driven for approximately 10 years without any scheduled or regular maintenance, which is a major red flag for roadworthiness. Given the recurring faults and the severe lack of maintenance, a buyer must inspect the vehicle in person to assess the condition of the suspension, brakes, and drivetrain components. The history reveals that the vehicle has been driven for approximately 10 years without any scheduled or regular maintenance, which is a major red flag for roadworthiness. The most recent failure occurred on the 26th of May 2023 at a mileage of 77,604 miles, confirming that the vehicle is no longer in compliance with current standards. The vehicle has not been inspected since the 2023-05-26 test, which was passed at 77,609 miles, indicating that the owner has failed to maintain the required frequency of checks. This lack of maintenance suggests that the vehicle may have had structural integrity issues, such as rust, corrosion, or worn-out suspension parts, which could affect its safety and longevity. A thorough inspection is necessary to determine if the vehicle is drivable and to identify any specific faults that require immediate attention.

FA16 XLE Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2023
  • 77,609 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
38
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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FA16 XLE Mileage History

  1. 19/04/202269,677 mi
  2. 26/05/202377,604 mi+7,927 mi
  3. 26/05/202377,609 mi+5 mi

Average of roughly 7,209 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

FA16 XLE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 12 Sept 2026, 11:55
MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Toyota Avensis Business Edition D-4D (FA16 XLE) between April 2022 and May 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 26 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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