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EJ56 FSO

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

130,754 mi
Last recorded130,754 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 FSO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2026 130,754 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2025 124,099 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front central windscreen showing slight chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured rear both n/s o/s indicators showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Rear under side of vehicle body and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

little reserve travel in handbrake

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2024 115,710 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 105,714 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))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 96,641 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 89,531 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 89,529 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 84,784 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 84,784 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 79,759 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 79,757 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 71,267 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 64,920 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Sep 2017 64,920 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Oct 2016 60,965 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 60,965 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 54,913 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 54,891 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 50,413 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 45,319 miles

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

offside rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 12 Oct 2012 42,244 miles

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

Slight cut in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 17 Oct 2011 38,051 miles

Small cuts to rear tyres tread area.

Pass 25 Oct 2010 30,154 miles

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

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 21,034 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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EJ56 FSO is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 EJ56 FSO, 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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EJ56 FSO is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 11 November 2006.

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