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RJ56 YEF

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

164,061 mi
Last recorded164,061 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 YEF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 164,061 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 157,124 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 151,774 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 146,503 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 141,150 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 141,150 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2021 135,871 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 131,620 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 127,421 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 122,157 miles

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

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

Slight weepage at steering rack

Fail 8 Jun 2018 122,157 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened metal to metal with pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Slight weepage at steering rack

Pass 3 Jul 2017 115,118 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable wishbone (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable wishbone (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 115,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable wishbone (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable wishbone (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 103,853 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 103,853 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 96,832 miles

transmission oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2014 86,664 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 78,394 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 67,816 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 57,540 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 48,618 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 36,553 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 36,553 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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RJ56 YEF is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RJ56 YEF, 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 RJ56 YEF registered?

RJ56 YEF is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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