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ML56 WBJ

2006 Toyota Avensis

Bronze Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

186,186 mi
Last recorded186,186 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 WBJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 186,186 miles

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

Underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Nov 2025 186,186 miles

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

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

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

Underbody corrosion

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 180,833 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 171,916 miles

Corrosion on rear axle

Damage to rear of vehicle

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

Underside corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2022 163,752 miles

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

corrosion on rear axle

damage to rear of vehicle

underside corrosion

Fail 14 Nov 2022 163,746 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

underside corrosion

damage to rear of vehicle

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

corrosion on rear axle

Pass 9 Nov 2021 156,886 miles

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

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

both handbrake efforts low & handbrake travel

corrosion on n/s/r & o/s/r undersill

corrosion on rear brake disc s

corrosion on rear coil springs

rear axle mountings splitting

Pass 9 Nov 2020 151,077 miles

corrosion on n/s/r and o/s/r undersills

corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 9 Nov 2020 151,072 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

corrosion on n/s/r and o/s/r undersills

corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 13 Nov 2019 145,219 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording low effort

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 137,054 miles

Nearside Rear tyre stepped

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2017 129,584 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 129,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 118,044 miles

front brake pad wear

front no.plate deterioration

wear and corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 20 Nov 2015 106,616 miles

front number plate

Pass 8 Dec 2014 96,138 miles

multiple small chips on windscreen

Pass 20 Dec 2013 85,585 miles

Front no. plate delamination

Rear seat belts not checked

Pass 22 Nov 2012 74,120 miles

corrosion on front brake disc's

wear n/s/r tyre on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2011 61,249 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 48,781 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 48,777 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 43,910 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 WBJ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Bronze with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ML56 WBJ registered?

ML56 WBJ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 17 November 2006.

Is ML56 WBJ safe to buy?

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