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FH55 VJE

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

172,301 mi
Last recorded172,301 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 VJE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 172,301 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 165,149 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nail to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both nearside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened whole of rear suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 165,149 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nail to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both nearside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened whole of rear suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 156,924 miles

Offside Front fog lamp lenze cracked

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 156,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp lenze cracked

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 150,338 miles

Offside Front fog lamp cracked

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 141,139 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened significant corrosion to whole of rear suspension and prescribed areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 132,821 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 123,597 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front fog lamp cracked

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 123,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front fog lamp cracked

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 114,408 miles

Battery in poor condition

Both rear suspension arms corroded

Cut to side wall of nearside rear tyre

Nearside front lower suspension arm corroded

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

Oil filler cap sealing washer hard and leaking

Some staining of coolant leak from water pump

Pass 12 Mar 2015 105,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Feathering of tread to offside rear tyre

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2015 105,423 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine coolant bottle and radiator empty, coolant leak?

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Feathering of tread to offside rear tyre

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Signs that rear brakes have been very hot

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 97,183 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 97,183 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 88,830 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 80,395 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 80,395 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 74,825 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 62,910 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 47,814 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 47,814 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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FH55 VJE is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 FH55 VJE, 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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FH55 VJE is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 5 February 2006.

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