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AJ61 BZB

2011 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,421 mi
Last recorded116,421 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Toyota Avensis83,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 BZB
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 116,421 miles

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

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

Front Bumper Damaged

Nearside Rear Lamp damaged

Offside Front Door mirror has been repaired with tape

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

Rear Bumper damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2024 111,634 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 111,634 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 106,575 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 106,575 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 100,058 miles

Offside Front wing mirror cover loose no sharp edges

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Jan 2023 100,053 miles

Central Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board front pipe broken (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wing mirror cover loose no sharp edges

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Dec 2021 88,947 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 88,945 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rears both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 80,897 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 80,896 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 74,739 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 69,005 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 69,005 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2017 59,506 miles

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

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)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 59,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 49,633 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 40,544 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 40,544 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 32,802 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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AJ61 BZB is a 2011 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 2011 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 83,218 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 AJ61 BZB, 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 15 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ61 BZB is a 2011 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 6 December 2011.

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