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A16 JCA

2005 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,497 mi
Last recorded80,497 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Avensis89,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 JCA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 80,497 miles

Rear suspension and undercarriage has surface rust

Pass 9 Dec 2024 76,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear suspension has surface rust

Pass 1 Nov 2023 71,756 miles

SURFACE RUST AT REAR OFF CAR

Pass 3 Nov 2022 68,109 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface rust at rear off car and car components

Pass 26 Oct 2021 60,935 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 54,060 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 47,174 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 40,452 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 40,433 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 40,321 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Mar 2016 40,321 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Both rear tyres perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2015 39,440 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 38,725 miles

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

nearside front tyre inner and outer edges worn close to wearbars

Pass 15 Mar 2013 36,370 miles

offside front fog lamp in secure

Pass 13 Mar 2012 32,890 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 29,333 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 25,469 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 25,469 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 17,667 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 15,565 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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A16 JCA is a 2005 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A16 JCA, 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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What year was A16 JCA registered?

A16 JCA is a 2005 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is A16 JCA safe to buy?

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