2005 Toyota Avensis 1.8L Petrol · ML05 VLE
2005 Toyota Avensis (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 61,565 miles. MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,565 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML05 VLE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 61,565 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML05 VLE 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 (ML05 VLE) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
ML05 VLE Mileage History
- 17/10/202358,114 mi
- 24/10/202358,176 mi+62 mi
- 16/10/202459,987 mi+1,811 mi
- 11/11/202460,042 mi+55 mi
- 22/10/202561,565 mi+1,523 mi
Average of roughly 1,713 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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