2005 Toyota Avensis 2.2L Diesel · FN55 GZU
2005 Toyota Avensis (2.2L, diesel). First registered 23 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 161,032 miles. MOT expired on 23 May 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,032 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- 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.
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FN55 GZU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/05/2023
- 161,032 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN55 GZU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Toyota Avensis (FN55 GZU) between January 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 17 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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.
FN55 GZU Mileage History
- 15/01/2022155,038 mi
- 25/05/2023161,032 mi+5,994 mi
Average of roughly 4,424 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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