2005 Toyota Avensis 1.8L Petrol · GP55 LKG
2005 Toyota Avensis (1.8L, petrol). First registered 26 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 71,272 miles. MOT expired on 01 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,272 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- 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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GP55 LKG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2025
- 71,272 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.
GP55 LKG 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 (GP55 LKG) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
GP55 LKG Mileage History
- 25/10/202269,166 mi
- 31/10/202369,949 mi+783 mi
- 28/10/202470,645 mi+696 mi
- 27/10/202571,272 mi+627 mi
- 27/10/202571,272 mi
Average of roughly 700 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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