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RN55 XEX

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

181,153 mi
Last recorded181,153 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 XEX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 181,153 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 181,153 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 167,549 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 160,740 miles

parking brake needs attention nearside

Fail 29 Nov 2023 160,729 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

parking brake needs attention nearside

Pass 10 Nov 2022 153,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 153,700 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 146,680 miles

parking brake needs attention

Fail 17 Nov 2021 146,680 miles

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

parking brake needs attention

Pass 4 Dec 2020 141,049 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake performance low

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jun 2019 126,683 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 126,683 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 116,953 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 116,953 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 110,593 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

parking brake efficiency low. attention advised

Pass 6 Jun 2016 100,952 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 100,952 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 93,072 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 May 2014 80,209 miles

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

eml light on

vsc & traction lights on dash

wipers split

Pass 28 May 2014 80,209 miles

eml light on

vsc & traction lights on dash

wipers split

Pass 21 May 2013 68,979 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 61,222 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 61,219 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 51,655 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 45,434 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 33,729 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 33,729 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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RN55 XEX is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 RN55 XEX, 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 RN55 XEX registered?

RN55 XEX is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is RN55 XEX safe to buy?

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