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ML56 LVW

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

158,601 mi
Last recorded158,601 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 LVW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 158,601 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 151,014 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 148,118 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 148,116 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 146,322 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 146,278 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Nov 2020 146,278 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Apr 2019 141,773 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 137,894 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 137,894 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 134,027 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 134,026 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 128,563 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2015 122,025 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 122,025 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 113,455 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

radiator leak

Pass 5 Mar 2013 108,432 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 101,367 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 88,825 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 87,302 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 65,040 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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ML56 LVW is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ML56 LVW, 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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ML56 LVW is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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