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MJ56 AEG

2006 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

190,288 mi
Last recorded190,288 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 AEG
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2026 190,288 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 177,064 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 177,064 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 167,788 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 167,788 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 158,454 miles

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

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

o/s/r light lens damaged

Fail 5 Jul 2023 158,454 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2022 146,679 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

offside rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 22 Jun 2022 146,679 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

offside rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2021 125,312 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 123,664 miles

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 123,664 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 120,823 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jul 2019 120,823 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2018 117,405 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 117,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake lever has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 114,118 miles

Engine oil close to minimum level

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 110,955 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded underneath wheel arch liner - unable to fully assess. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front tyres are wearing on the edges and have minor damage to the outer sidewalls.

Pass 28 Jul 2015 106,521 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre worn to the limit (1.6mm)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 100,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear disc inner faces slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2013 94,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 89,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil below minimum level, topped up before test

Fail 27 Jul 2011 81,997 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 81,997 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 80,900 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 80,900 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 78,190 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 78,190 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 50,636 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 33,048 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 3,409 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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MJ56 AEG is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 MJ56 AEG, 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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MJ56 AEG is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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