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PJ56 LZW

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

136,089 mi
Last recorded136,089 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 LZW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 136,089 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle under body and components corroded surface rust

Pass 5 Feb 2025 129,399 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle under body and components corroded surface rust

Pass 7 Feb 2024 121,644 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

vehicle under body and components corroded surface rust

Pass 10 Feb 2023 110,328 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 102,323 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 102,323 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 101,063 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 99,595 miles

Tyre - worn - inner edge - nearside front

Fail 13 Aug 2019 99,595 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre - worn - inner edge - nearside front

Pass 23 Aug 2018 95,506 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear one rear side light bulb inop two still working

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 95,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear one rear side light bulb inop two still working

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 89,391 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 82,564 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 75,678 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 75,678 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 67,205 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 57,972 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 48,972 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 40,613 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 36,867 miles

both rear tyres have cuts in tread but not showing canvas

Fail 22 Nov 2010 36,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres have cuts in tread but not showing canvas

Pass 5 Nov 2009 27,691 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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PJ56 LZW is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PJ56 LZW, 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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What year was PJ56 LZW registered?

PJ56 LZW is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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