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ML56 ZZY

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

134,142 mi
Last recorded134,142 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2023 134,142 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Trailing arm (Marked with yellow chalk) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

All rear components, chassis, sub frame and floor corroded

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Brake pedal spongey

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 132,001 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened [undertrays covering parts of subframe] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front nearside and offside shock absorbers corroded but not excessive

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear [all rear suspension components corroded ,not considered excessive ]

body sills corroded but not excessive[nearside and offside]

corrosion on underside but not excessive

fuel tank strap corroded but not excessive[both]

Fail 18 Mar 2022 131,984 miles

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

Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire excessively corroded and parts missing (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened undertrays covering parts of subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front nearside and offside shock absorbers corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear all rear suspension components components corroded but not seriously weakened

corrosion on underside but not excessive

fuel tank straps corroded but not excessive[both]

washer jet pipe split but still provides sufficient water to clear screen

Pass 12 Mar 2021 130,482 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2020 128,024 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre prrished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Fail 16 Mar 2020 128,013 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre prrished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

under body corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2019 125,215 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

excessive surface corrosion under body

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 23 Feb 2018 123,869 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Feb 2018 123,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Mar 2017 116,121 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 111,257 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 104,911 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 104,911 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 95,089 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 87,507 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 80,042 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 80,042 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 74,020 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 63,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 63,279 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 43,330 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 31,202 miles

Engine oil level just above min oil level mark

Plastic cover on underside at O/S/F loose

Taxi tariff sheet [wrong reg]

Pass 20 Feb 2008 24,653 miles

engine oil leak

hand brake req adjusting

lower engine cover loose

Pass 12 Nov 2007 21,524 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 10,247 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 ZZY is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 ML56 ZZY, 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 ZZY is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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