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RF56 ESN

2006 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,112 mi
Last recorded161,112 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 ESN
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 161,112 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 153,990 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 140,324 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 135,775 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 129,239 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2018 120,175 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2018 120,175 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 111,018 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 100,534 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 93,402 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 93,402 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 87,902 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 82,351 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2012 77,406 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 77,406 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 72,347 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front no.plate broken

Pass 5 Dec 2011 72,347 miles

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

front no.plate broken

Pass 26 Nov 2010 63,821 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 63,821 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 56,209 miles

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)

front tyres worn on edges

unablt to check rear seatbelts and seat fixings

Fail 13 Nov 2009 56,209 miles

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

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)

front tyres worn on edges

unablt to check rear seatbelts and seat fixings

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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RF56 ESN is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RF56 ESN, 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 RF56 ESN registered?

RF56 ESN is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is RF56 ESN safe to buy?

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