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FY56 MSX

2006 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

187,634 mi
Last recorded187,634 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 MSX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 187,634 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 183,268 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 177,548 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 177,538 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 173,829 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 170,655 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 167,750 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 167,750 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))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 161,425 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2019 161,425 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 155,592 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2018 155,592 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 May 2017 149,368 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 143,019 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 137,398 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 137,398 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 119,730 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 119,730 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2013 105,082 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 105,082 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 89,294 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 82,003 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 82,003 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 77,000 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 57,863 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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FY56 MSX is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FY56 MSX, 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 FY56 MSX registered?

FY56 MSX is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 25 September 2006.

Is FY56 MSX safe to buy?

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