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AK55 XPU

2005 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

219,587 mi
Last recorded219,587 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Toyota Avensis89,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 XPU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 219,587 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 205,083 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 205,072 miles

Offside Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 192,368 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 178,447 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 178,447 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 165,439 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 165,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 152,938 miles

OSF front fog light lense cracked

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

Rear tyres wearing on inside edge, Check four wheel alignment

Pass 29 Sep 2014 152,938 miles

OSF front fog light lense cracked

Rear tyres wearing on inside edge, Check four wheel alignment

Pass 4 Oct 2013 142,710 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 142,710 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 139,752 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 119,123 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 119,123 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 106,995 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 106,995 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 96,307 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 74,253 miles

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

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)

brake fluid dirty

o/s/f fog lamp cracked

oil slightly low

Fail 26 Sep 2008 74,253 miles

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

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

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

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)

brake fluid dirty

o/s/f fog lamp cracked

oil slightly low

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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AK55 XPU 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 AK55 XPU, 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 AK55 XPU registered?

AK55 XPU is a 2005 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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