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Toyota Avensis

Maroon · Petrol · 1998 · 1,998 cc

S42 NPXMOT history

S42 NPX is a maroon petrol Toyota Avensis first used on 11 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 120,758 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
120,758 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,593 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S42 NPX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Avensis
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
11 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S42 NPX was last recorded at 120,758 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 6,695 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,063 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,695 miles
Average per year
4,593 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,758 miles
  • 2025 – 114,063 miles
  • 2024 – 110,319 miles
  • 2023 – 107,946 miles
  • 2022 – 102,497 miles
  • 2021 – 102,408 miles
  • 2019 – 102,405 miles
  • 2018 – 102,344 miles
  • 2017 – 97,383 miles
  • 2016 – 92,519 miles
  • 2015 – 85,052 miles
  • 2014 – 74,760 miles
  • 2013 – 66,785 miles
  • 2012 – 60,241 miles
  • 2011 – 54,133 miles
  • 2010 – 47,347 miles
  • 2009 – 41,393 miles
  • 2008 – 34,788 miles
  • 2007 – 33,576 miles
  • 2006 – 30,634 miles
  • 2005 – 27,379 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,758 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Headlight masks fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,758 miles (+6,695)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    120,758 miles
    Test number
    872229165138
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass114,063 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    114,063 miles
    Test number
    638828409291
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail114,056 miles (+3,737)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,056 miles
    Test number
    334140530250
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass110,319 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    110,319 miles
    Test number
    608673348917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail110,282 miles (+2,336)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,282 miles
    Test number
    398418913134
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass107,946 miles (+5,449)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    107,946 miles
    Test number
    876469641670
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass102,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    102,497 miles
    Test number
    748840735017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail102,497 miles (+89)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,497 miles
    Test number
    970100990186
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass102,408 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2022
    Odometer
    102,408 miles
    Test number
    677881362462
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass102,405 miles (+61)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    102,405 miles
    Test number
    849140562607
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine idle slightly high
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass102,344 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    102,344 miles
    Test number
    424182070226
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail102,344 miles (+4,961)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,344 miles
    Test number
    275985307907
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass97,383 miles (+4,864)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    97,383 miles
    Test number
    184646583373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,519 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    92,519 miles
    Test number
    108350433937
    • AdvisoryHeadlight masks fitted

  15. Fail92,499 miles (+7,447)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,499 miles
    Test number
    632845669944
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlight masks fitted

  16. Pass85,052 miles (+10,292)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    85,052 miles
    Test number
    317641315115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,760 miles (+7,975)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    74,760 miles
    Test number
    677139934182
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass66,785 miles (+6,544)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    66,785 miles
    Test number
    286974313106
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perishing

  19. Pass60,241 miles (+6,108)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    60,241 miles
    Test number
    498300492069
    • NoteRear registration plate deteriorating
    • NoteRear tyres perishing

  20. Pass54,133 miles (+6,786)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    54,133 miles
    Test number
    895131511130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    47,347 miles
    Test number
    744267410199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail47,347 miles (+5,954)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,347 miles
    Test number
    772207110142
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass41,393 miles (+6,605)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    41,393 miles
    Test number
    771090029100
    • NoteN/s/f tyre perishing.

  24. Pass34,788 miles (+1,212)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    34,788 miles
    Test number
    402435168102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    33,576 miles
    Test number
    304329617388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail33,576 miles (+2,942)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,576 miles
    Test number
    480319417472
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  27. Pass30,634 miles (+3,255)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    30,634 miles
    Test number
    441148016418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass27,379 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    27,379 miles
    Test number
    352321525332
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Questions about S42 NPX

Does S42 NPX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S42 NPX is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S42 NPX?
The MOT on S42 NPX is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S42 NPX done?
S42 NPX was recorded at 120,758 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 4,593 miles a year.
Has S42 NPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S42 NPX has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S42 NPX 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 S42 NPX find?
S42 NPX passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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