2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Toyota Avensis MOT pass rate and common faults

3,553 MOT tests in 2024. 57.5% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time57.5%
Failed or needed repairs42.5%
Typical mileage at test119,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,553 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working9.9%
  2. Stop lamp: not working5.6%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.9%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.2%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    182 marked dangerous
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.8%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  8. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened2.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics35.1%
  2. Brakes19.3%
  3. Suspension17.8%
  4. Emissions & leaks8.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.0%
  6. Tyres7.6%
  7. Body & chassis4.7%
  8. Steering1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.6%
  2. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened15.4%
  3. Registration plates: inscription illegible10.6%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened10.5%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Toyota Avensis?

In 2024, 57.5% of 2005 Toyota Avensis cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,553 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Toyota Avensis?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Toyota Avensis reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).