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Toyota Avensis

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T285 SUFMOT history

T285 SUF is a green petrol Toyota Avensis first used on 29 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 134,238 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Sept 2025
Mileage
134,238 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,114 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T285 SUF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Avensis
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T285 SUF was last recorded at 134,238 miles on 9 Sept 2025, 1,800 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,438 miles · 5 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,800 miles
Average per year
3,114 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,238 miles
  • 2024 – 132,438 miles
  • 2023 – 130,344 miles
  • 2022 – 128,002 miles
  • 2021 – 125,925 miles
  • 2020 – 124,105 miles
  • 2019 – 119,677 miles
  • 2018 – 114,124 miles
  • 2017 – 109,386 miles
  • 2016 – 105,989 miles
  • 2015 – 103,004 miles
  • 2014 – 100,773 miles
  • 2013 – 98,523 miles
  • 2012 – 96,818 miles
  • 2011 – 94,408 miles
  • 2010 – 91,914 miles
  • 2009 – 87,588 miles
  • 2008 – 82,761 miles
  • 2007 – 80,030 miles
  • 2006 – 74,127 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail134,238 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail134,238 miles (+1,800)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,238 miles
    Test number
    865265821029
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass132,438 miles (+2,094)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    132,438 miles
    Test number
    290108252849
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass130,344 miles (+2,342)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    130,344 miles
    Test number
    788486166208
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass128,002 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    128,002 miles
    Test number
    548891836732
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail128,002 miles (+2,077)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,002 miles
    Test number
    840788066188
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass125,925 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    125,925 miles
    Test number
    428194167970
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail125,925 miles (+1,820)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,925 miles
    Test number
    508444474525
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass124,105 miles (+4,428)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    124,105 miles
    Test number
    364962846651
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass119,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    119,677 miles
    Test number
    415992784229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail119,677 miles (+5,553)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,677 miles
    Test number
    455393902325
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass114,124 miles (+4,738)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    114,124 miles
    Test number
    805570111031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass109,386 miles (+3,397)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    109,386 miles
    Test number
    826350403533
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass105,989 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    105,989 miles
    Test number
    308923526594
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Fail105,989 miles (+2,985)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,989 miles
    Test number
    992625235188
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass103,004 miles (+2,231)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    103,004 miles
    Test number
    348543555116
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass100,773 miles (+2,250)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    100,773 miles
    Test number
    136469644199
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass98,523 miles (+1,705)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    98,523 miles
    Test number
    826443333172
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass96,818 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    96,818 miles
    Test number
    958111652158
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail96,818 miles (+2,410)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,818 miles
    Test number
    649751152196
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is starting to crack
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is starting to crack

  20. Pass94,408 miles (+2,494)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    94,408 miles
    Test number
    809074841135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass91,914 miles (+4,326)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    91,914 miles
    Test number
    564325940172
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  22. Pass87,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2010
    Odometer
    87,588 miles
    Test number
    943741349112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail87,587 miles (+4,826)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,587 miles
    Test number
    884701049186
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  24. Pass82,761 miles (+2,731)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2009
    Odometer
    82,761 miles
    Test number
    772494248199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass80,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    80,030 miles
    Test number
    634754347168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail80,030 miles (+5,903)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,030 miles
    Test number
    840103547170
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass74,127 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    74,127 miles
    Test number
    593252446196
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T285 SUF

Does T285 SUF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T285 SUF expired on 7 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T285 SUF?
The MOT on T285 SUF expired on 7 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T285 SUF done?
T285 SUF was recorded at 134,238 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2025, an average of 3,114 miles a year.
Has T285 SUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T285 SUF has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T285 SUF 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 T285 SUF find?
T285 SUF failed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2025 with 3 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear inner integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill; offside rear inner integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill; offside rear outer integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill, and 1 more.

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