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WL55 JBV

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

158,168 mi
Last recorded158,168 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 JBV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2021 158,168 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked yellow (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 155,849 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Travel (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 24 May 2021 155,849 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 151,458 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 137,292 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 137,292 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2019 124,882 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 119,545 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 111,617 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 97,231 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 84,193 miles

Both rear brake back plates slightly corroded.

O/S and N/S rear suspension arms slightly corroded.

Pass 17 Feb 2017 83,516 miles

both front tyre valves slightly perished

Fail 17 Feb 2017 83,516 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyre valves slightly perished

Pass 17 Feb 2016 70,326 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 66,298 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 62,441 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on out side edge

Pass 20 Mar 2013 58,106 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 54,526 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 49,064 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 48,285 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 32,927 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 20,047 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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WL55 JBV is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver 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 WL55 JBV, 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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WL55 JBV is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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