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EK56 EXM

2006 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

233,985 mi
Last recorded233,985 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 EXM
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 233,985 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split and both smear slightly. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Light lens slight condensation.

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel.

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 233,985 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split and both smear slightly. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Light lens slight condensation.

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel.

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 213,249 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S/F tyre wearing slightly on edges

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 213,249 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S/F tyre wearing slightly on edges

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 213,132 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 191,936 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 177,045 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 161,108 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 145,331 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 145,331 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 124,149 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 124,149 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 110,897 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 104,269 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 103,821 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 95,882 miles

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 17 Jul 2013 87,419 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 80,186 miles

front discs wearing thin

Pass 10 Aug 2011 73,313 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 73,300 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 66,276 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 52,527 miles

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)

n/s side repeater lamp slight damage

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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EK56 EXM is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 EK56 EXM, 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 EK56 EXM registered?

EK56 EXM is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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