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GU56 FJE

2006 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

305,133 mi
Last recorded305,133 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 FJE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 305,133 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Apr 2017 305,132 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Mar 2016 290,803 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 274,632 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 274,547 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 258,844 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 248,552 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 248,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 232,113 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 215,991 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 215,991 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 203,450 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside wiper blade split

Fail 14 Mar 2013 203,450 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside wiper blade split

Pass 15 Mar 2012 171,747 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 140,197 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 127,090 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 96,461 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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GU56 FJE is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GU56 FJE, 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 GU56 FJE registered?

GU56 FJE is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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