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MF56 ZZV

2006 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

154,078 mi
Last recorded154,078 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 ZZV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 154,078 miles

Brake pedal has little reserve travel

General corrosion on under-body, sub-frame and suspension components

Pass 19 Aug 2024 139,489 miles

General corrosion on under-body, sub-frame and suspension components

Pass 30 Aug 2023 131,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake pedal has little reserve travel

Fail 29 Aug 2023 131,153 miles

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

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 122,113 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 119,358 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 116,184 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 110,909 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 6 Sep 2018 102,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 97,968 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 94,621 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 86,010 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 86,010 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 73,710 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 52,137 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 43,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 38,239 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 31,927 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 23,855 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 ZZV is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MF56 ZZV, 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 ZZV registered?

MF56 ZZV is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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