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Toyota Avensis

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,794 cc

LS53 VEAMOT history

LS53 VEA is a silver petrol Toyota Avensis first used on 18 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 169,791 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Sept 2027
Mileage
169,791 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,507 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 VEA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Avensis
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,794 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 VEA was last recorded at 169,791 miles on 12 Sept 2026, 9,807 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,984 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9,807 miles
Average per year
7,507 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,791 miles
  • 2025 – 159,984 miles
  • 2024 – 149,853 miles
  • 2023 – 138,617 miles
  • 2022 – 128,337 miles
  • 2021 – 118,395 miles
  • 2020 – 112,211 miles
  • 2019 – 106,894 miles
  • 2018 – 101,351 miles
  • 2017 – 93,735 miles
  • 2016 – 82,884 miles
  • 2015 – 73,254 miles
  • 2014 – 63,091 miles
  • 2013 – 59,755 miles
  • 2012 – 58,968 miles
  • 2011 – 53,136 miles
  • 2010 – 47,986 miles
  • 2009 – 42,982 miles
  • 2008 – 35,034 miles
  • 2007 – 27,700 miles
  • 2006 – 21,150 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,791 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

31 tests since 24 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,791 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    169,791 miles
    Test number
    152993162341
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail169,791 miles (+9,807)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,791 miles
    Test number
    437579162903
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass159,984 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    159,984 miles
    Test number
    385970945215
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail159,984 miles (+10,131)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,984 miles
    Test number
    403563876350
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass149,853 miles (+11,236)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    149,853 miles
    Test number
    301258683374
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass138,617 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    138,617 miles
    Test number
    955938186774
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Fail138,617 miles (+10,280)2 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,617 miles
    Test number
    801568862493
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass128,337 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    128,337 miles
    Test number
    278327687923
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

  9. Fail128,337 miles (+9,942)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,337 miles
    Test number
    245586823254
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

  10. Pass118,395 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    118,395 miles
    Test number
    989966332009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Fail118,395 miles (+6,184)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,395 miles
    Test number
    675825654071
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass112,211 miles (+5,317)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    112,211 miles
    Test number
    257912476812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass106,894 miles (+5,543)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    106,894 miles
    Test number
    518683209248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass101,351 miles (+7,616)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    101,351 miles
    Test number
    750112724520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass93,735 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    93,735 miles
    Test number
    345580020942
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail93,735 miles (+10,851)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,735 miles
    Test number
    346103842553
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working 207 fitted (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass82,884 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    82,884 miles
    Test number
    181353057502
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted, not allowing a full inspection of the adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine under-tray is insecure
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail82,884 miles (+9,630)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,884 miles
    Test number
    323475331216
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted, not allowing a full inspection of the adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine under-tray is insecure
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass73,254 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    73,254 miles
    Test number
    255541445023
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteHandbrake travel high
    • NoteN/s/r Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear lens clusters ingress moisture
    • NoteStone chips on windscreen

  20. Fail73,254 miles (+10,163)3 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,254 miles
    Test number
    246700145018
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteHandbrake travel high
    • NoteN/s/r Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear lens clusters ingress moisture
    • NoteStone chips on windscreen

  21. Pass63,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    63,091 miles
    Test number
    496817124033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail63,091 miles (+3,336)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,091 miles
    Test number
    189544324426
    • DangerousOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass59,755 miles (+787)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    59,755 miles
    Test number
    156472243053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass58,968 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    58,968 miles
    Test number
    397065822374
    • NoteOffside rear wheel trim missing

  25. Fail58,968 miles (+5,832)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,968 miles
    Test number
    558705022327
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside rear wheel trim missing

  26. Pass53,136 miles (+5,150)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    53,136 miles
    Test number
    466652211355
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/front tyre wearing thin on outer and inner edge

  27. Pass47,986 miles (+5,004)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    47,986 miles
    Test number
    413083210338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay at nearside steering rack inner joint

  28. Pass42,982 miles (+7,948)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    42,982 miles
    Test number
    461784429308
    • NoteSlight play at nearside steering rack inner joint

  29. Pass35,034 miles (+7,334)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    35,034 miles
    Test number
    744713628323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass27,700 miles (+6,550)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    27,700 miles
    Test number
    674194427310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass21,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    21,150 miles
    Test number
    323118526377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 VEA

Does LS53 VEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 VEA is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 VEA?
The MOT on LS53 VEA is valid until 19 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 VEA done?
LS53 VEA was recorded at 169,791 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2026, an average of 7,507 miles a year.
Has LS53 VEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 VEA has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LS53 VEA 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 LS53 VEA find?
LS53 VEA passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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