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EJ12 NXS

2012 Toyota Avensis

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

222,313 mi
Last recorded222,313 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Avensis82,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 NXS
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 222,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 208,819 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 192,946 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded tank pipes ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 170,403 miles

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 170,399 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 158,704 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 142,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 142,573 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 132,132 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 132,130 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 120,430 miles

Engine undertray cable tied on

No visible locking devices on brake calipers

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Plastic covers over outer sills

Plastic engine covers and undertrays fitted

Protective coating on underside brake and fuel pipes

Pass 1 Sep 2017 102,907 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 102,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened badly scored (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 78,228 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2015 50,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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EJ12 NXS is a 2012 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EJ12 NXS, 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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What year was EJ12 NXS registered?

EJ12 NXS is a 2012 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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