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AK55 XRW

2005 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

254,987 mi
Last recorded254,987 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 2005 Toyota Avensis89,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 XRW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 254,987 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 201,178 miles

high level brake light not working

Fail 7 Sep 2011 201,163 miles

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

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 20 Aug 2010 151,761 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 105,657 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 105,645 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 82,811 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 82,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/side front tyre just above legal limit of 1.6mm

n/side rear tyre wearing uneven.

o/side front tyre just above legal limit of 1.6mm

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 XRW is a 2005 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XRW, 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 XRW registered?

AK55 XRW is a 2005 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is AK55 XRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 XRW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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