2016 Toyota Avensis 2.0L Diesel · FM16 ADZ

The Toyota Avensis is currently roadworthy. The most recent test on 24 December 2025, some seven months before the evaluation date, at 289,246 miles recorded a pass with no defects. Maintenance trend across supplied MOT data is stable, showing no advisories or recurring faults. A single anomaly appears on 28 December 2023, when a test at 261,862 miles failed with no defects noted, yet a pass followed later that same day at 261,871 miles. This clerical or non-itemised failure does not signal a worsening condition. Mileage stands at 289,246 on a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 28,900 miles per year. The early record shows heavy use: the 13 July 2023 test at 247,192 miles preceded a surge to 261,871 by late December, a gain of over 14,600 miles in under six months. Annual accumulation then moderated, with only 6,411 miles added between the December 2024 and December 2025 tests. The sequence of tests remains annual with no prolonged gaps, and the clean defect list suggests previous keepers addressed statutory requirements promptly. No recurring suspension, brake, or corrosion issues appear in the data, so the buyer faces no flagged structural risks from the record. Prudence dictates a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers for binding, plus assessment of structural integrity and exhaust emissions given the high mileage. The December 2023 fail with zero recorded defects merits a check of the DVSA test certificate to confirm no omitted advisory. Previous owners likely operated the car as a high-mileage commuter or fleet unit, maintaining basic test compliance but accruing consumable wear invisible in a clean MOT.