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FD55 FTE

2006 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

174,605 mi
Last recorded174,605 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 FTE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 174,605 miles

wheel arch linings, outer sills and belly pan fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2024 167,193 miles

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

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

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

outer sill covers and inner wheel arch linings fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2023 157,123 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 149,226 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 144,840 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 139,239 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 133,449 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 125,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear areas of slight corrosion on underside of the vehicle

areas of slight corrosion on suspension components

Pass 20 Sep 2017 119,766 miles

Front slight lip on front brake discs

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn more on its very edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn more on its very edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak engine area ()

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

Rear various areas of corrosion on the rear suspension

Pass 19 Sep 2016 113,922 miles

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2015 106,444 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 7 Oct 2014 98,752 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2013 90,347 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 90,347 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 80,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 80,175 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 69,904 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 60,319 miles

Brake fluid level low

Front brake disc's slightly worn

Front brake pads wearing thin

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2009 52,056 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 15 Jan 2009 46,857 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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FD55 FTE is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FD55 FTE, 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 FD55 FTE registered?

FD55 FTE is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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