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BJ56 VZM

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

90,996 mi
Last recorded90,996 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 VZM
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 90,996 miles

The vehicle has full underbody waether protection seal

Pass 10 Oct 2025 90,812 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 90,812 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 90,016 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 89,112 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 88,024 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 86,306 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 85,300 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 82,378 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 76,502 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 70,765 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also heavily lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe at rear showing corrosion attention advised (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very poor disc surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy lip evident (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 70,760 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on mot limit advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also heavily lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe at rear showing corrosion attention advised (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very poor disc surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy lip evident (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail evident on inner edge may not repair

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 63,571 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 56,337 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 56,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 49,061 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 42,633 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 35,367 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 27,803 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 19,730 miles

both front and rear tyres outer edges are wearing

front brake discs are worn, rear brake discs are slightly worn

front inner brake pads are worn

waterpump has coolant residue on body

Fail 18 Oct 2010 19,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front and rear tyres outer edges are wearing

front brake discs are worn, rear brake discs are slightly worn

front inner brake pads are worn

waterpump has coolant residue on body

Pass 26 Oct 2009 12,875 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 12,875 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BJ56 VZM is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 89,184 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ56 VZM, 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 20 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJ56 VZM registered?

BJ56 VZM is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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