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FH55 VJK

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,912 mi
Last recorded192,912 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 VJK
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 192,912 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 192,911 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))

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

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

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 172,926 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 172,925 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 164,452 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 158,955 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front wheel arch liner missing

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 157,549 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 153,850 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 151,552 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Knocking from front

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 151,552 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Knocking from front

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 137,597 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 124,887 miles

play in steering rack

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

knocking from front

oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2016 124,887 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement All round (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

knocking from front

oil leak

play in steering rack

Pass 31 Jan 2015 112,768 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 103,047 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 103,047 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 93,228 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 80,537 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 69,820 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 58,150 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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FH55 VJK is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VJK, 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 VJK is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 19 February 2006.

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