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MJ18 YSZ

2018 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,087 mi
Last recorded116,087 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Toyota Avensis60,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ18 YSZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 116,087 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 110,529 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 107,889 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 94,863 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 94,863 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 73,829 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 73,829 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 56,309 miles

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))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 56,309 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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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MJ18 YSZ is a 2018 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2018 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 60,987 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 MJ18 YSZ, 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 8 years old, this Toyota Avensis is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MJ18 YSZ registered?

MJ18 YSZ is a 2018 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 22 May 2018.

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