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WJ56 MBX

2006 Toyota Avensis

Bronze Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

200,721 mi
Last recorded200,721 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 MBX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 200,721 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

Parking brake has long travel

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Feb 2025 195,030 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower 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))

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

Parking brake has long travel

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Feb 2025 195,030 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower 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))

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

Parking brake has long travel

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Jan 2025 195,024 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 188,151 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 180,969 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 174,758 miles

Coolant leak expansion bottle has been over filled pushing water back out of over flow ()

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

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

oxidisation to underside of vehicle in various places

Pass 18 Jan 2021 168,684 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 164,076 miles

oil leak

puncture in o/s/f tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2019 153,452 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 23 Jan 2019 153,099 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Jan 2018 142,805 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Jan 2017 131,585 miles

Rear both tyres worn on inner edge tread ok

Pass 22 Jan 2016 120,565 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 120,565 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 109,815 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 97,795 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 88,531 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 85,028 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 81,659 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 77,494 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 68,983 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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WJ56 MBX is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Bronze with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WJ56 MBX, 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 WJ56 MBX registered?

WJ56 MBX is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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