2005 Toyota Avensis 2.0L Diesel · YR55 MTX
2005 Toyota Avensis (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 324,609 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jul 2017. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jul 2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 324,609 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- 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.
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YR55 MTX Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2016
- 324,609 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR55 MTX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Toyota Avensis (YR55 MTX) between September 2008 and July 2016.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 25 July 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)”; “Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)”; “Horn not working (1.6.2a)”.
YR55 MTX Mileage History
- 11/09/2008101,566 mi
- 01/04/2009108,093 mi+6,527 mi
- 25/03/2010136,252 mi+28,159 mi
- 15/03/2011160,534 mi+24,282 mi
- 15/03/2011160,546 mi+12 mi
- 14/03/2012187,556 mi+27,010 mi
- 14/03/2012187,556 mi
- 27/03/2013222,880 mi+35,324 mi
- 27/03/2013222,908 mi+28 mi
- 25/07/2013233,579 mi+10,671 mi
- 17/07/2014252,248 mi+18,669 mi
- 21/07/2014252,570 mi+322 mi
- 23/07/2015280,599 mi+28,029 mi
- 25/07/2016324,609 mi+44,010 mi
- 25/07/2016324,609 mi
Average of roughly 28,349 miles per year across 15 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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