2005 Toyota Avensis 1.8L Petrol · WF05 PKY
2005 Toyota Avensis (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 101,304 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jun 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,304 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.
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.
WF05 PKY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2024
- 101,304 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WF05 PKY 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 (WF05 PKY) between April 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 June 2024 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: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
WF05 PKY Mileage History
- 12/04/202292,547 mi
- 12/04/202292,547 mi
- 26/04/202396,573 mi+4,026 mi
- 26/04/202396,575 mi+2 mi
- 27/06/2024101,304 mi+4,729 mi
Average of roughly 3,962 miles per year across 5 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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