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MJ06 ZYL

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

271,900 mi
Last recorded271,900 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ06 ZYL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 271,900 miles

under body has surface corrosion

Fail 11 Nov 2020 271,861 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

under body has surface corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2019 254,041 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 234,671 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

knocking n/s front

Fail 12 Nov 2018 234,669 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

knocking n/s front

Pass 14 Nov 2017 210,363 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 210,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 185,171 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 158,654 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 158,654 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Nov 2014 131,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 131,908 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 124,008 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 109,575 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2012 95,657 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 80,451 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2011 80,451 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 61,922 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 May 2009 50,209 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake pads wearing low - O/s/f lowest

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2009 50,209 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake pads wearing low - O/s/f lowest

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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MJ06 ZYL is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MJ06 ZYL, 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 MJ06 ZYL registered?

MJ06 ZYL is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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