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Toyota Avensis

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,986 cc

L40 MFBMOT history

L40 MFB is a blue petrol Toyota Avensis first used on 14 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 114,311 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

L40 MFB blue Toyota Avensis – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota Avensis, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
114,311 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,659 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 MFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Avensis
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,986 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
14 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 MFB was last recorded at 114,311 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 2,926 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
111,385 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,926 miles
Average per year
6,659 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,311 miles
  • 2025 – 111,385 miles
  • 2024 – 106,756 miles
  • 2023 – 101,453 miles
  • 2022 – 92,414 miles
  • 2021 – 83,966 miles
  • 2020 – 78,932 miles
  • 2019 – 73,208 miles
  • 2018 – 64,139 miles
  • 2017 – 55,172 miles
  • 2016 – 48,210 miles
  • 2015 – 38,759 miles
  • 2014 – 35,020 miles
  • 2013 – 29,085 miles
  • 2012 – 21,026 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,311 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 19 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,311 miles (+2,926)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    114,311 miles
    Test number
    452486316968
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass111,385 miles (+4,629)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    111,385 miles
    Test number
    353687911003
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  3. Pass106,756 miles (+5,303)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    106,756 miles
    Test number
    346573804057
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp insecure Lens broken (4.2.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass101,453 miles (+9,039)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    101,453 miles
    Test number
    855271756734
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Clouding. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material End piece. (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass92,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    92,414 miles
    Test number
    995348416010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail92,414 miles (+8,448)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,414 miles
    Test number
    451469521568
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass83,966 miles (+5,034)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    83,966 miles
    Test number
    708631667628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,932 miles (+5,724)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    78,932 miles
    Test number
    309941424396
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass73,208 miles (+9,069)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    73,208 miles
    Test number
    397617935370
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass64,139 miles (+8,967)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    64,139 miles
    Test number
    196148734252
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass55,172 miles (+6,962)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    55,172 miles
    Test number
    631595699108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    48,210 miles
    Test number
    108994359613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail48,210 miles (+9,451)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,210 miles
    Test number
    270428727142
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass38,759 miles (+3,739)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    38,759 miles
    Test number
    308129570153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,020 miles (+5,935)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    35,020 miles
    Test number
    116083574281
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSill covers fitted
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass29,085 miles (+8,059)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    29,085 miles
    Test number
    366181063448
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s rear tyre 3mm n/s rear tyre 2.5mm
    • NoteOversills fitted

  17. Pass21,026 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    21,026 miles
    Test number
    905313262287
    • NoteFront tyres cutting out on edges

Questions about L40 MFB

Does L40 MFB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 MFB is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 MFB?
The MOT on L40 MFB is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 MFB done?
L40 MFB was recorded at 114,311 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 6,659 miles a year.
Has L40 MFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 MFB has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on L40 MFB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L40 MFB find?
L40 MFB passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front outer drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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