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ST55 XMS

2006 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

76,618 mi
Last recorded76,618 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 XMS
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 76,618 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 71,458 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 66,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 64,712 miles

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

rear tyres slight tread cracks - rear bumper lower trim loose

Pass 9 Aug 2017 62,585 miles

Corrosion inc suspension , coil springs , metal brake pipes etc

Offside Front tyre inside edge poor worn

POOR brake pedal feel new pads ?

Fail 9 Aug 2017 62,583 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe car to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking metal pipe car to flexible (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Corrosion inc suspension , coil springs , metal brake pipes etc

Offside Front tyre inside edge poor worn

Pass 12 Jul 2016 60,682 miles

off side front tyre edge wear

Fail 12 Jul 2016 60,682 miles

off side front tyre edge wear

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 58,643 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres cracks

engine bay covers

Pass 24 Jul 2014 55,675 miles

nearside front tyre cracking between tread

offside front tyre cracking between tread

offside rear tyre cracking on both shoulders

Fail 26 Jul 2013 52,550 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 52,550 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 48,213 miles

front pads difficult to see may be getting lowish

start corrosion inc suspension & metal brake pipes

Pass 2 Aug 2011 45,464 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 41,597 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 35,861 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 33,480 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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ST55 XMS is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 ST55 XMS, 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 ST55 XMS registered?

ST55 XMS is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is ST55 XMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST55 XMS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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