Toyota 4 runner sr5 vs Toyota Avensis: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Toyota 4 runner sr5
67%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Toyota Avensis
75%
MOT pass rate · 274,130 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Toyota 4 runner sr5 (67%) and Toyota Avensis (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Toyota 4 runner sr5 | Toyota Avensis |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% | 75% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 33% | 25% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.3 ✓ | 1.6 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 85,856 mi | 137,634 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3 | 274,130 |
Most common faults
Toyota 4 runner sr5
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Condensation in towing socket.
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Toyota Avensis
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Toyota 4 runner sr5 (67%) and Toyota Avensis (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.