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MJ56 WHL

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

173,499 mi
Last recorded173,499 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 173,499 miles

advise parking brake near end of paw

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 173,499 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

advise parking brake near end of paw

Pass 13 Mar 2024 167,317 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

note parking brake near end of paw

Fail 13 Mar 2024 167,317 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

note parking brake near end of paw

Pass 2 Mar 2023 161,680 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

note parking brake near end of paw

Fail 2 Mar 2023 161,680 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

note parking brake near end of paw

Pass 7 Apr 2022 157,697 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

note parking brake near end of paw

Fail 4 Apr 2022 157,608 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

note parking brake near end of paw

Pass 24 Sep 2020 152,873 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 152,873 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 146,828 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 146,013 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 146,013 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 138,344 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 128,373 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 123,417 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 123,415 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 114,166 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 106,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2012 100,352 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 91,951 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 16 Aug 2011 91,951 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 19 Aug 2010 82,124 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 82,124 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 69,202 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 96,202 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 WHL is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WHL, 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 WHL is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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