2005 Toyota Avensis 1.8L Petrol · FN05 KVO

The 2005 Toyota Avensis shows a stable roadworthiness trend. The most recent test on 9 August 2022 at 110,021 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, matching the prior clean pass on 7 August 2021 at 103,487 miles. No advisories or failures appear across the two available entries, indicating the vehicle presented to testers in sound condition during that window. Mileage sits low for a 21-year-old car at 110,021 recorded miles, an average of roughly 5,239 per year. The gap between the 2021 and 2022 tests covers just 6,534 miles, and no further MOT data exists beyond August 2022, leaving the status unknown for nearly four years to today's date of 8 July 2026. The sparse, clean history suggests light use but offers no insight into storage conditions or mechanical drift during the untested period. A buyer should commission an independent inspection before purchase, focusing on structural corrosion and suspension bushes given the vehicle's age and likely standing periods. Brake discs, calipers, and coil springs warrant physical checks for seizing or fatigue unseen by the last test. Exhaust emissions and tyre condition should be verified, as consumables degrade with time even without mileage accumulation. The absence of recorded faults does not confirm ongoing reliability, only that two annual tests found nothing. With no MOT since 2022, the Avensis may require a fresh test and rectification of age-related wear before road use.