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SG56 FFT

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

215,761 mi
Last recorded215,761 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG56 FFT
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 215,761 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 215,761 miles

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear wheel tight when spun with hand

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 213,584 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 211,540 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 211,540 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 209,143 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 209,143 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 206,169 miles

Nearside Rear child seat is fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2019 206,168 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on dash light on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear child seat is fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2018 200,493 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 195,307 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Sep 2016 190,146 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2016 190,146 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 183,998 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2015 183,998 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam very dim (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 177,081 miles

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

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

offside front tyre outerwall surface cut

Fail 22 Sep 2014 177,081 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

offside front tyre outerwall surface cut

Pass 28 Sep 2013 172,887 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Sep 2013 172,887 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 171,130 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 171,130 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 157,205 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2011 157,205 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 139,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 139,767 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 123,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 123,540 miles

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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SG56 FFT is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SG56 FFT, 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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SG56 FFT is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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