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2005 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

40,127 mi
Last recorded40,127 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Avensis89,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 SHK
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 40,127 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2026 40,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 35,603 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 32,739 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 32,739 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 32,695 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 32,374 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 32,374 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 31,769 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 31,769 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 31,229 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 31,229 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 29,746 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Feb 2019 29,746 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Feb 2018 28,687 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 28,687 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 27,676 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 26,690 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 25,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 23,626 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres starting to perish within tread

Pass 8 Feb 2013 22,171 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 19,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 17,165 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 15,382 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 12,786 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Avensis?

Based on 3,497,866 MOT tests across 274,257 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
7,477
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
274,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 106,316
position lamp(s) not working 82,254
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 59,558
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49,676
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,472
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5 SHK is a 2005 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 89,304 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Avensis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 106,316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5 SHK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Avensis typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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5 SHK is a 2005 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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