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FT06 HCL

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

204,172 mi
Last recorded204,172 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT06 HCL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 204,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2025 204,168 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 195,621 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion all over

Pass 18 Dec 2023 190,788 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 185,243 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Underbody corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2022 178,925 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under body corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2021 172,651 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 162,890 miles

Nearside Front drop link has slight play

Rear Brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2018 153,288 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 150,989 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 140,998 miles

both front Tyre's slightly low

Pass 27 Jul 2015 128,683 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 114,527 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 101,001 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 101,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 89,909 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Aug 2011 74,545 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 60,856 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 47,385 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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FT06 HCL is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FT06 HCL, 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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FT06 HCL is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 18 August 2006.

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