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EJ55 GWL

2006 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

211,709 mi
Last recorded211,709 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 GWL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 211,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 196,584 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 181,339 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 167,385 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 155,430 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 146,324 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 138,898 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 128,092 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 117,215 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 106,466 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 91,374 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 79,267 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 70,058 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 58,667 miles

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

screen damaged in swept area but not affecting drivers view of road

Fail 31 Jan 2013 58,667 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

screen damaged in swept area but not affecting drivers view of road

Pass 23 Jan 2012 49,568 miles

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

windscreen cracked

Pass 27 Jan 2011 40,781 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 32,276 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 23,075 miles

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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EJ55 GWL is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 EJ55 GWL, 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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EJ55 GWL is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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