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BJ62 OGW

2012 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

229,645 mi
Last recorded229,645 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 Toyota Avensis82,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 OGW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 229,645 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 229,571 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe WRONG LOCK NUT FITTED TO TALL AND NO SPIT PIN. (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR TRAILING ARM BUSH REQUIRED. FRONT MOUNTING. BROKEN IN MOUNTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached WRONG LOCK NUT FITTED, NO LOCKING DEVICE FITTED LOWER BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached WRONG LOCK NUT FITTED, NO LOCKING DEVICE FITTED LOWER BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower SLIGHT COOLANT LEAK

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 199,608 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 199,608 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working mirror flasher (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 180,251 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radious arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front daytime running light not working

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radious arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 151,208 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 127,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 97,698 miles

oil leek

track rod end dust covers deteriated

Pass 11 Nov 2016 80,912 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 53,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 53,170 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (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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BJ62 OGW is a 2012 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 82,470 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 BJ62 OGW, 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 14 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ62 OGW is a 2012 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 14 November 2012.

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