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HY56 MWJ

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

89,982 mi
Last recorded89,982 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 MWJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 89,982 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 79,905 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 79,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Marked. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Cracking. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 72,567 miles

corrosion to suspension components

unable to fully inspect rear metal brake pipes

Pass 27 Oct 2022 66,856 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 66,785 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot badly perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 64,357 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear control arms both sides dust covers deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2020 63,930 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear control arms covers deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2019 63,208 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyre`s 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 62,470 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 61,559 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 61,559 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 60,408 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 60,408 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 59,132 miles

both rear tyres cracking on outer edge

Pass 15 Apr 2014 57,121 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 54,840 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 51,953 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake snatches under effort

light corrosion on front and rear discs

Pass 26 Aug 2011 42,550 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 35,303 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 28,334 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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HY56 MWJ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HY56 MWJ, 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 HY56 MWJ registered?

HY56 MWJ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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