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MJ56 WGV

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,384 mi
Last recorded173,384 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 WGV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 173,384 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chassis corroded

n/s mirror damaged

o/s n/s inner sills corroded

o/s n/s rear shockers corroded

o/s n/s rear suspension arms corroded badly

Pass 3 Jul 2021 164,389 miles

n/s mirror damaged

o/s n/s front lower suspension arms corroded

o/s n/s inner sills corroded

o/s n/s rear lower suspension arms corroded badly

oil level low

rear shockers corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2021 164,389 miles

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

n/s mirror damaged

o/s n/s front lower suspension arms corroded

o/s n/s inner sills corroded

o/s n/s rear lower suspension arms corroded badly

oil level low

rear shockers corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2020 157,817 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

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

n/s mirror damaged

o/s n/s rear inner sills corroded

o/s n/s rear shockers corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2019 147,366 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 147,366 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 116,960 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 116,885 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 101,045 miles

Front brake discs worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 101,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake discs worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 95,575 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 95,575 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 91,655 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 91,655 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 88,157 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 83,454 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 78,361 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 73,249 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 WGV is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WGV, 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 MJ56 WGV registered?

MJ56 WGV is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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