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LM55 XMU

2006 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,563 mi
Last recorded71,563 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 XMU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 71,563 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly worn fading (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all rear subframe and suspension arms and bushes slightly worn flaky surface rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 71,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sides wall cracking up (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread inner edges cracking up (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides pattern fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly worn fading (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all rear subframe and suspension arms and bushes slightly worn flaky surface rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 71,080 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides headlight pattern fading (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking up in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight rusty through out under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 70,335 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 69,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 69,005 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 68,197 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 67,094 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 63,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer mirror loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 59,468 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 55,697 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 50,933 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 45,411 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 39,280 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 33,319 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 27,843 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 21,078 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 14,193 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 14,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 12,144 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 9,323 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 9,323 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LM55 XMU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LM55 XMU, 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 LM55 XMU registered?

LM55 XMU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 17 February 2006.

Is LM55 XMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM55 XMU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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