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GF06 USJ

2006 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

145,887 mi
Last recorded145,887 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 USJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 6 May 2026 145,887 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Undertray likely to become detached Engine under tray. (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system At brake calliper union. (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both front fog lights insecure.

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

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

Rear All rear suspension parts corroded.

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All rear prescribed areas corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 139,543 miles

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

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

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

Rear All rear suspension parts corroded.

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All rear prescribed areas corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2025 139,541 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Brake backing plate, park brake shoe mounting. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Brake backing plate, park brake shoe mounting. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35%. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp insecure.

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slightly cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear All rear suspension parts corroded.

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All rear prescribed areas corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 133,093 miles

Corrosion to all rear suspension parts.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 35%. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Lower ferrule. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted.

Nearside Front Fog light insecure.

Nearside Front Fog light not working.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Lower ferrule. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All rear prescribed areas corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 126,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Corrosion to all rear suspension parts.

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All rear suspension mounting points. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 126,467 miles

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Corrosion to all rear suspension parts.

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All rear suspension mounting points. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 120,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded on lower bush eyes. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 May 2022 120,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Lower coil broke. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Lower coil broke. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure Spring not seated in lower cup. (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded on lower bush eyes. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 May 2021 115,769 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracks. (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 May 2021 115,769 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Also blade split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% Brake imbalance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracks. (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 May 2020 112,581 miles

Front Tyres worn inner and outer edges

Fail 18 May 2020 112,577 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Leaking (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyres worn inner and outer edges

Pass 15 Apr 2019 106 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s rear ()

Fail 15 Apr 2019 106 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s rear ()

Pass 4 Apr 2018 100,711 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 100,711 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 95,244 miles

Offside Rear Brake flutuating

Pass 18 Apr 2016 91,548 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 84,844 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 84,844 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 77,206 miles

Front tyres only just legal. worn inner and outer edges .Inner very close to canvas 205551691v

Pass 4 Apr 2013 68,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 4 Apr 2013 68,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 58,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished

can't check sills fully kit fitted

front brake disc's worn

Pass 25 Apr 2011 47,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre has slight outer sidewall damage

offside front tyre has slight outer sidewall damage

Pass 2 Apr 2010 39,962 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 30,632 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 30,632 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GF06 USJ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 GF06 USJ, 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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GF06 USJ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 8 May 2006.

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