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AK55 XPV

2005 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

191,440 mi
Last recorded191,440 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Toyota Avensis89,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 XPV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 191,440 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 191,440 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 179,026 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 165,548 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 154,202 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 154,111 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 139,645 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 139,121 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 112,493 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 112,389 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 100,546 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 100,379 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 28 Sep 2010 86,271 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 76,347 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 64,597 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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AK55 XPV is a 2005 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK55 XPV registered?

AK55 XPV is a 2005 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 10 October 2005.

Is AK55 XPV safe to buy?

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