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FE56 GZH

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

178,665 mi
Last recorded178,665 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 GZH
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 178,665 miles

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR and OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 164,931 miles

Ball joint dust covers perished offside front

Nearside Front Ball joint dust covers perished

Rear coil springs corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 28 May 2024 164,931 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Ball joint dust covers perished offside front

Nearside Front Ball joint dust covers perished

Rear coil springs corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 24 May 2023 152,848 miles

both outer sills covered by plastic trims

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 24 May 2023 152,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

both outer sills covered by plastic trims

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 18 May 2022 139,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 May 2022 139,747 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light damaged white light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 119,990 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2021 119,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 26 May 2020 101,041 miles

offside rear light lens cracked

Fail 26 May 2020 101,041 miles

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

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 11 May 2019 84,964 miles

Nearside front tyre on tread bars worn on both edges

Offside front ball joint slight weep of grease

Fail 11 May 2019 84,964 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre on tread bars worn on both edges

Offside front ball joint slight weep of grease

Pass 12 Sep 2018 76,476 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 76,476 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2017 63,442 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 59,232 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 51,655 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 31,469 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 31,469 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 37,518 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 5 Oct 2012 32,058 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 25,432 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 18,582 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 19,826 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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FE56 GZH is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FE56 GZH, 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 FE56 GZH registered?

FE56 GZH is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is FE56 GZH safe to buy?

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