2005 Toyota Avensis 2.2L Diesel · RY05 RSX
2005 Toyota Avensis (2.2L, diesel). First registered 27 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 120,351 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,351 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RY05 RSX Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2025
- 120,351 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY05 RSX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Toyota Avensis (RY05 RSX) between June 2008 and July 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 25 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 56 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: “Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated o/s & n/s split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
RY05 RSX Mileage History
- 25/06/200844,824 mi
- 26/06/200844,824 mi
- 24/06/200953,138 mi+8,314 mi
- 10/06/201059,852 mi+6,714 mi
- 09/06/201166,230 mi+6,378 mi
- 21/06/201273,511 mi+7,281 mi
- 07/06/201378,914 mi+5,403 mi
- 13/06/201484,630 mi+5,716 mi
- 13/06/201484,630 mi
- 19/06/201589,621 mi+4,991 mi
- 11/05/201693,519 mi+3,898 mi
- 02/05/201796,766 mi+3,247 mi
- 02/05/201796,766 mi
- 14/05/2018101,392 mi+4,626 mi
- 15/05/2018101,392 mi
- 07/05/2019105,667 mi+4,275 mi
- 07/05/2019105,667 mi
- 30/04/2021111,479 mi+5,812 mi
- 25/05/2022112,888 mi+1,409 mi
- 15/06/2023114,949 mi+2,061 mi
- 11/07/2024117,240 mi+2,291 mi
- 12/07/2024117,242 mi+2 mi
- 23/07/2025120,347 mi+3,105 mi
- 25/07/2025120,351 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 4,422 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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