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FV56 ESF

2006 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

173,312 mi
Last recorded173,312 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 ESF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 173,312 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

Pass 13 Mar 2023 168,653 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 160,548 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 152,399 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 152,394 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 140,592 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 132,976 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 120,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 105,763 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 98,481 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 98,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 91,251 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)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 76,453 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 69,711 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 60,638 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 53,929 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 53,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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FV56 ESF is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FV56 ESF, 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 FV56 ESF registered?

FV56 ESF is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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