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GL55 MZE

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,670 mi
Last recorded144,670 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 MZE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 144,670 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 144,670 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 135,191 miles

Central Front bumper lose but not likely to detach

brake fluid discolored

rear service and parking brakes squeaks on roller brake test

Pass 7 Jan 2021 123,554 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 112,757 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 112,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 100,442 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2018 94,287 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 94,287 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 85,675 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 81,641 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 81,641 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

engine oil very low

Pass 22 Dec 2014 74,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level low

Pass 8 Jan 2014 69,651 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013 64,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

unable to fully check sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2012 63,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully check sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2012 63,566 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully check sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2011 58,523 miles

unable to fully check sills and underside due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2011 58,523 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

unable to fully check sills and underside due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2010 52,435 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 46,642 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 42,768 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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GL55 MZE is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GL55 MZE, 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 GL55 MZE registered?

GL55 MZE is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 19 January 2006.

Is GL55 MZE safe to buy?

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