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SF55 VSM

2006 Toyota Avensis

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

199,701 mi
Last recorded199,701 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 VSM
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 199,701 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 186,661 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 186,661 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 143,958 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Both (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 143,957 miles

Central Fuel pipe leaking Under car marked. (7.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Both (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 138,274 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil level low

slight travel on foot brake

Fail 18 Jan 2016 138,274 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil level low

slight travel on foot brake

Pass 29 Jan 2015 110,586 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 94,992 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 92,372 miles

suspension corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2012 86,919 miles

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

suspension heavy corrosion

wipers split

Pass 8 Jun 2012 86,919 miles

suspension heavy corrosion

wipers split

Pass 7 Apr 2011 79,195 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 67,877 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 67,877 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 51,113 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 51,113 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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SF55 VSM is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SF55 VSM, 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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SF55 VSM is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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