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MK56 AEJ

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

224,164 mi
Last recorded224,164 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 AEJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2016 224,164 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking BOTH (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake binding NEARSIDE REAR (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake recording little or no effort BOTH SIDES (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

PARKING BRAKE (not locking offside rear

STOP LAMP (high level not working

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 221,135 miles

BRAKE LAMPS (high level not working

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 221,007 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort BOTH REAR (3.7.B.6a)

BRAKE LAMPS (high level not working

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 215,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front position lamps slightly dull

both sides front to rear metal brake pipes look quite rusty at rearends but unable to assess properly due to underwing covers

centre high level stop lamp not working

o/s rear brake gripping slightly

oil around pulley end of engine

various suspension components getting quite rusty

Fail 7 Oct 2014 215,915 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front position lamps slightly dull

both sides front to rear metal brake pipes look quite rusty at rearends but unable to assess properly due to underwing covers

centre high level stop lamp not working

o/s rear brake gripping slightly

oil around pulley end of engine

various suspension components getting quite rusty

Pass 5 Oct 2013 208,632 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front position lamps slightly dull

o/s rear brake gripping slightly

oil around pulley end of engine

Fail 21 Sep 2013 208,232 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front position lamps slightly dull

both rear tyres getting quite worn

engine lamp on

o/s rear brake gripping slightly

oil around pulley end of engine

traction control lamp on

Fail 26 Sep 2012 205,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front sidelamps slightly dull

both rear tyres getting quite worn

engine lamp on

traction control lamp on

vsc lamp on

Pass 26 Sep 2012 205,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front sidelamps slightly dull

both rear tyres getting quite worn

engine lamp on

traction control lamp on

vsc lamp on

Pass 2 Sep 2011 201,643 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak from gearbox

rear tyres getting quite worn

Fail 2 Sep 2011 201,642 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak from gearbox

rear tyres getting quite worn

Pass 21 Aug 2010 167,156 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 169,156 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 130,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 130,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2008 88,114 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 88,114 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 44,522 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

o/s rear lamp very bright for position lamp (wrong bulb?)

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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MK56 AEJ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MK56 AEJ, 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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MK56 AEJ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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