2005 Toyota Avensis 2.2L Diesel · MJ55 DTY
2005 Toyota Avensis (2.2L, diesel). First registered 13 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 136,777 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jul 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,777 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
MJ55 DTY Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2022
- 136,777 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MJ55 DTY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Toyota Avensis (MJ55 DTY) between September 2008 and July 2022.
The record contains 10 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 27 July 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light flashing (7.1.6 (a))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.
MJ55 DTY Mileage History
- 24/09/200840,133 mi
- 16/09/200970,904 mi+30,771 mi
- 18/09/200970,904 mi
- 12/08/201192,973 mi+22,069 mi
- 12/08/201192,973 mi
- 24/09/201299,084 mi+6,111 mi
- 28/09/201299,084 mi
- 20/12/2013104,328 mi+5,244 mi
- 23/12/2013104,650 mi+322 mi
- 22/12/2014118,590 mi+13,940 mi
- 22/12/2014118,590 mi
- 21/12/2015128,459 mi+9,869 mi
- 21/12/2015128,459 mi
- 23/02/2017135,159 mi+6,700 mi
- 23/02/2017135,159 mi
- 25/06/2021135,558 mi+399 mi
- 28/06/2021135,558 mi
- 27/07/2022136,777 mi+1,219 mi
- 27/07/2022136,777 mi
Average of roughly 6,984 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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