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PJ56 MFE

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,256 mi
Last recorded143,256 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 MFE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 143,256 miles

Advise Centre exhaust heat shield loose

Advise Small corrosion hole to centre inner sill but is not by a structural part and is acceptable

Advise Surface corrosion to Underbody , Inner sills and chassis but are not holed at this time

Fail 8 Oct 2025 143,256 miles

Advise Centre exhaust heat shield loose

Advise Small corrosion hole to centre inner sill but is not by a structural part and is acceptable

Advise Surface corrosion to Underbody , Inner sills and chassis but are not holed at this time

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 140,171 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Oct 2023 134,503 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 9 Oct 2023 134,500 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 5 Oct 2022 128,174 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 128,173 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 122,563 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 118,446 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 116,230 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened axele (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 116,196 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened axele (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 113,713 miles

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

rear subframe heavy surface corrosion

Fail 25 Sep 2018 113,686 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear subframe heavy surface corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2017 111,316 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 111,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 108,544 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 105,961 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 101,123 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 100,900 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 90,285 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 80,176 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 71,826 miles

Front Discs Becoming Worn and Lipped

Slight Travel In Foot Brake

Pass 29 Nov 2010 57,019 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 57,019 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 45,563 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 45,563 miles

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

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)

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 MFE is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 PJ56 MFE, 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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PJ56 MFE is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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