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AJ55 VJE

2005 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,651 mi
Last recorded124,651 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Toyota Avensis89,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 VJE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 124,651 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 124,651 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 110,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn

Underneath slightly leaking

Fail 22 Oct 2018 111,031 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fuel pipe union leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn

Underneath slightly leaking

Pass 16 Oct 2017 104,910 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 96,459 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 88,193 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 82,007 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 75,539 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 67,906 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 58,553 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 47,657 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 47,657 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 37,033 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 28,531 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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AJ55 VJE is a 2005 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ55 VJE, 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 AJ55 VJE registered?

AJ55 VJE is a 2005 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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