2005 Toyota Avensis 2.2L Diesel · MK55 MMF
2005 Toyota Avensis (2.2L, diesel). First registered 19 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 85,304 miles. MOT expired on 24 Sept 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 24 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,304 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.
MK55 MMF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2022
- 85,304 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MK55 MMF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Toyota Avensis (MK55 MMF) between November 2021 and September 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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.
MK55 MMF Mileage History
- 29/11/202174,419 mi
- 26/09/202285,304 mi+10,885 mi
- 26/09/202285,304 mi
Average of roughly 13,221 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Avensis Mk2 (T25)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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