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GJ56 ZGC

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

206,128 mi
Last recorded206,128 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 ZGC
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2013 206,128 miles

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

Hanbrake reserve slighlty high

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 171,617 miles

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

oil leak around engine

Fail 13 Dec 2012 171,613 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

oil leak around engine

Pass 15 Dec 2011 150,709 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrake slightly high

o/s/f tyre worn low to 2mm

Fail 14 Dec 2011 150,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrake slightly high

o/s/f tyre worn low to 2mm

Pass 20 Dec 2010 122,048 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 122,048 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 120,033 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2009 91,089 miles

slight noise on steering lock to lock

Fail 6 Jul 2009 91,086 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

slight noise on steering lock to lock

Pass 23 Jun 2008 55,959 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 54,760 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2007 9,673 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 9,555 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 ZGC is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 ZGC, 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 GJ56 ZGC registered?

GJ56 ZGC is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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