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FE56 GZS

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

144,051 mi
Last recorded144,051 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 144,051 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 144,051 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 127,583 miles

Front and rear registration plates deteriorated

Offside rear brake fluctuating slightly

Pass 28 Sep 2023 116,726 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken and loose (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear offside and nearside suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2023 116,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken and loose (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear offside and nearside suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2022 106,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 105,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 102,678 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Oct 2019 99,785 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 99,781 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 19 Sep 2018 94,930 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 91,829 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 89,006 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 86,366 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 81,645 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 81,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 75,238 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 69,748 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Apr 2012 69,748 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Apr 2011 57,390 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 37,836 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)

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 GZS is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FE56 GZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE56 GZS registered?

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

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The MOT history for FE56 GZS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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