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MF56 LGU

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

164,300 mi
Last recorded164,300 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 LGU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 164,300 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 164,300 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (both sides) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 156,893 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 156,893 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing lock (7.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 146,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 146,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 139,565 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 139,553 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 133,362 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 133,296 miles

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Central Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 124,510 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 124,506 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2015 117,980 miles

Engine and under side covers fitted,may obscure some components.

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 117,947 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine and under side covers fitted,may obscure some components.

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 110,602 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 76,848 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 76,848 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 96,224 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 96,224 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 81,775 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroding at inner and outer edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 66,496 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 52,600 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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MF56 LGU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MF56 LGU, 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 MF56 LGU registered?

MF56 LGU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is MF56 LGU safe to buy?

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