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GY56 MXC

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,538 mi
Last recorded142,538 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 MXC
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 142,538 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 142,535 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 117,883 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 97,494 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 97,494 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 84,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low effort on o/s parking brake

sidewall damage to o/sr tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2014 84,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low effort on o/s parking brake

sidewall damage to o/sr tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2013 69,092 miles

nearside front tyre slight cuts in sidewall

Fail 2 Apr 2013 69,092 miles

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

nearside front tyre slight cuts in sidewall

Pass 5 Apr 2012 56,273 miles

long travel on handbrake

offside rear brake pads getting low and slightly crumbling

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Dec 2010 43,696 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 43,647 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

1.5 LITRES OF 10W40 ENGINE OIL ADDED.

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN.

TYRE SIZE 215/50WR17.

Pass 7 Dec 2009 36,130 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 36,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GY56 MXC is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GY56 MXC, 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 GY56 MXC registered?

GY56 MXC is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 4 December 2006.

Is GY56 MXC safe to buy?

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