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AF05 SLZ

2005 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,080 mi
Last recorded152,080 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Avensis89,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 SLZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 152,080 miles

Engine light on

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills,chassis rails and suspension parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s/f fog light missing

Fail 17 Feb 2025 152,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Engine light on

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills,chassis rails and suspension parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s/f fog light missing

Pass 28 Feb 2024 145,984 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perishing and slight cut outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear suspension,chassis rails and rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s/f fog light missing

Fail 27 Feb 2024 145,974 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Engine light on

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perishing and slight cut outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear suspension,chassis rails and rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s/f fog light missing

Pass 17 Feb 2023 141,317 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S + O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S + O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S + O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 141,311 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S + O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S + O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S + O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 123,365 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near hose end (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 123,357 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near hose end (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 103,072 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S + O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S + O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 103,065 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded onto flexi at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S + O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S + O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 86,068 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 71,498 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 63,569 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 58,601 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 57,794 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 56,415 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 51,144 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 47,771 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Jan 2012 43,746 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 38,910 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 34,213 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 26,179 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 19,588 miles

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)

Fail 7 Feb 2008 19,588 miles

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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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AF05 SLZ is a 2005 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF05 SLZ, 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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AF05 SLZ is a 2005 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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