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Toyota Avensis

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB55 DFZMOT history

LB55 DFZ is a silver diesel Toyota Avensis first used on 30 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 188,792 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
188,792 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,065 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 DFZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Avensis
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 DFZ was last recorded at 188,792 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 130 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,662 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
130 miles
Average per year
9,065 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 188,792 miles
  • 2024 – 182,213 miles
  • 2023 – 177,740 miles
  • 2022 – 172,323 miles
  • 2021 – 166,619 miles
  • 2020 – 163,147 miles
  • 2019 – 158,349 miles
  • 2018 – 153,104 miles
  • 2017 – 151,041 miles
  • 2016 – 138,730 miles
  • 2015 – 129,568 miles
  • 2014 – 113,781 miles
  • 2013 – 103,249 miles
  • 2012 – 94,706 miles
  • 2011 – 80,990 miles
  • 2010 – 68,982 miles
  • 2009 – 57,607 miles
  • 2007 – 49,391 miles
  • 2006 – 10,726 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,792 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • General heavy corrosion throughout

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,792 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    188,792 miles
    Test number
    796702653926
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail188,792 miles (+130)1 repaired3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,792 miles
    Test number
    230567657616
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail188,662 miles (+6,449)1 dangerous3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,662 miles
    Test number
    393186036104
    • DangerousFuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass182,213 miles (+34)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    182,213 miles
    Test number
    255120084481
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral heavy corrosion throughout
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance low at 16%
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively Offside front (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Fail182,179 miles (+4,439)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,179 miles
    Test number
    665175143622
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Nearside front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral heavy corrosion throughout
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively Offside front (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass177,740 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    177,740 miles
    Test number
    389442281782
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail177,737 miles (+5,414)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,737 miles
    Test number
    425020079287
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass172,323 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    172,323 miles
    Test number
    822818104394
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail172,323 miles (+5,704)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,323 miles
    Test number
    444405327720
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass166,619 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    166,619 miles
    Test number
    415891664817
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail166,619 miles (+3,472)5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,619 miles
    Test number
    411136078188
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 6.47 (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling brake flexi (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass163,147 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    163,147 miles
    Test number
    280967186874
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underneath - especially to front and rear subframe
    • AdvisoryRear springs corroded

  13. Fail163,147 miles (+4,798)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,147 miles
    Test number
    347597234453
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 6.2 (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underneath - especially to front and rear subframe
    • AdvisoryRear springs corroded

  14. Pass158,349 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    158,349 miles
    Test number
    427152597804
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both near and offside
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  15. Fail158,349 miles (+5,245)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,349 miles
    Test number
    235405342097
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both near and offside
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  16. Pass153,104 miles (+2,063)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    153,104 miles
    Test number
    440584401925
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower heat sheild insecure
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated hand brake lever high (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring worn x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  17. Pass151,041 miles (+12,311)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    151,041 miles
    Test number
    157437661888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass138,730 miles (+9,162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    138,730 miles
    Test number
    372086899408
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Fail129,568 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,568 miles
    Test number
    817336355061
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass129,568 miles (+15,787)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    129,568 miles
    Test number
    858216355003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass113,781 miles (+10,532)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    113,781 miles
    Test number
    417766254059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass103,249 miles (+8,543)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    103,249 miles
    Test number
    676313303107
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteWindscreen scratched out side view of road

  23. Pass94,706 miles (+13,716)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    94,706 miles
    Test number
    389406652081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass80,990 miles (+12,008)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    80,990 miles
    Test number
    879819161055
    • NoteSlight bind on offside rear brake

  25. Pass68,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    68,982 miles
    Test number
    343330570099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail68,982 miles (+11,375)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,982 miles
    Test number
    544189560033
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass57,607 miles (+8,216)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    57,607 miles
    Test number
    193983369047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass49,391 miles (+8,885)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    49,391 miles
    Test number
    114252397217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass40,506 miles (+29,780)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    40,506 miles
    Test number
    910708887055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass10,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    10,726 miles
    Test number
    683538166060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 DFZ

Does LB55 DFZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 DFZ is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB55 DFZ?
The MOT on LB55 DFZ is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 DFZ done?
LB55 DFZ was recorded at 188,792 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 9,065 miles a year.
Has LB55 DFZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 DFZ has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 DFZ 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 LB55 DFZ find?
LB55 DFZ passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective, and 1 more.

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