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GJ56 MZT

2006 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

217,627 mi
Last recorded217,627 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 MZT
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 217,627 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine light on

Fail 6 Nov 2024 217,574 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine light on

Pass 17 Oct 2023 213,485 miles

Offside Rear parking brake effort poor

eml on diesel 2006 non failure

front tyres worn inner

Fail 17 Oct 2023 213,485 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly lamp on (7.12 (d))

Offside Rear parking brake effort poor

eml on diesel 2006 non failure

front tyres worn inner

Pass 2 Nov 2022 209,108 miles

o/s/r handbrake effort poor not locking

Fail 27 Oct 2022 209,008 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction lamp on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

o/s/r handbrake effort poor not locking

Pass 17 Sep 2021 202,641 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 195,394 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/O/S (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/O/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 193,273 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 187,163 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 184,659 miles

Brake pipes under rear wheel arches corroded.

Corrosion to and around rear suspension components.

Corrosion to offside front lower arm.

Corrosion to rear inner sills.

Fail 22 Sep 2017 184,638 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake pipes under rear wheel arches corroded.

Corrosion to and around rear suspension components.

Corrosion to offside front lower arm.

Corrosion to rear inner sills.

Pass 24 Sep 2016 181,106 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 181,096 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 169,321 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 159,895 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 159,895 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 153,820 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 153,820 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 147,763 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 147,763 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 141,277 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 141,277 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 118,269 miles

both front tyres wearing edges

brake pedal travel

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 17 Sep 2009 85,532 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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GJ56 MZT is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GJ56 MZT, 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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GJ56 MZT is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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