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AJ55 YSP

2005 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,409 mi
Last recorded162,409 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Toyota Avensis89,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 YSP
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 162,409 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 162,409 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 151,228 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unable to assess extent of corrosion due to wheel arch liner (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre worn at edges and cracked between tread blocks

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unable to assess extent of corrosion due to wheel arch liner (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

both front lower suspension arms corroded

engine mil lamp on

Pass 30 Apr 2018 143,522 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp Opac, Just got a beam image.

Fail 23 Apr 2018 143,468 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lens Opac (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55x16 w (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lens Opac (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 136,150 miles

engine managent light is on

offside front inner wheel arch linier is missing

Fail 21 Apr 2017 136,150 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine managent light is on

offside front inner wheel arch linier is missing

Pass 18 Apr 2016 128,959 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 121,750 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 121,738 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front bumper insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 111,042 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 111,042 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 97,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres close to minimum tread wear limits

bearing/tyre noise noticed during road test

Fail 19 Apr 2013 97,130 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres close to minimum tread wear limits

bearing/tyre noise noticed during road test

Pass 22 Mar 2012 82,594 miles

some damage to windscreen

Fail 22 Mar 2012 82,594 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

some damage to windscreen

Pass 18 Mar 2011 65,853 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 65,853 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 61,145 miles

ALL TYRES GETTING LOW

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 50,147 miles

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

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

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 YSP is a 2005 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AJ55 YSP, 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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AJ55 YSP is a 2005 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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