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LC55 UTP

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

107,537 mi
Last recorded107,537 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 UTP
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 107,537 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame and mounts very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear and nearside front are very corroded,no holes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on limit and need replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 105,641 miles

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and floor to sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear and nearside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 105,641 miles

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and floor to sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear and nearside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 103,863 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 101,756 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded worn uneven surface and or edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective have product on lens dull slight - offside rear lamp has a cracked lens tape repaired (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint has play - suspension arm has a worn bush and is corroded (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides have bushes slight (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive level is way too high (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly imbalance high approx 74.3% (1.3.1 (c))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn lever has high reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod have slight play - steering column bearing worn slight ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread worn delaminated - front slight (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides worn - ball joints have play slight (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective both - screens polished (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arms rods axle subframe all corroded - all have worn bushes slight (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated all - Tyres are worn on edges only + 5mm (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 101,756 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded worn uneven surface and or edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction turbo boost code - cat code - e g r valve code - air flow mass sensor code - oxygen sensor lambda codes bank 1 and bank 2 - turbo vale code all read reset cleared (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective have product on lens dull slight - offside rear lamp has a cracked lens tape repaired (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint has play - suspension arm has a worn bush and is corroded (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb was not connected properly (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides have bushes slight (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive level is way too high (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly imbalance high approx 74.3% (1.3.1 (c))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn lever has high reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod have slight play - steering column bearing worn slight ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread worn delaminated - front slight (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides worn - ball joints have play slight (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective both - screens polished (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arms rods axle subframe all corroded - all have worn bushes slight (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated all - Tyres are worn on edges only + 5mm (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 100,579 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bush slightly worn, no excessive movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 100,579 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bush slightly worn, no excessive movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 98,245 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security - ( inner sill / all rear axle / steering, brakes and suspension parts and components corroded ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - ( required soon ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Wheel bearing has slight play - ( required soon ) (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all cracked / worn - slight / Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced - ( slight ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly high reserve travel - ( slight ) (1.3.1 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Steering column bearing slightly worn / Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel - ( slight ) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and front worn / corroded - ( required soon ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear both worn - ( required soon ) (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 98,243 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security - ( inner sill / all rear axle / steering, brakes and suspension parts and components corroded ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - ( required soon ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Wheel bearing has slight play - ( required soon ) (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all cracked / worn - slight / Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced - ( slight ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly high reserve travel - ( slight ) (1.3.1 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Steering column bearing slightly worn / Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel - ( slight ) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and front worn / corroded - ( required soon ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear both worn - ( required soon ) (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Jan 2020 97,841 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2020 97,841 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 94,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lot of surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under inner wing cover (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 94,013 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lot of surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under inner wing cover (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 90,471 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 86,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 86,744 miles

Brake performance not tested due too leaking brake pipe (3.7.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 82,691 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 77,206 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Oct 2013 73,651 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 69,720 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 65,797 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 60,285 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 59,469 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 44,572 miles

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

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

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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LC55 UTP is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LC55 UTP, 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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LC55 UTP is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 5 January 2006.

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