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Toyota Avensis

Maroon · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T420 NBLMOT history

T420 NBL is a maroon petrol Toyota Avensis first used on 17 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 133,427 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 May 2027
Mileage
133,427 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,369 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T420 NBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Avensis
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 May 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T420 NBL was last recorded at 133,427 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Mar 2012: 57,536 miles, lower than 70,456 miles on 22 Mar 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
133,400 miles · 21 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
4,369 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,427 miles
  • 2025 – 131,828 miles
  • 2024 – 126,697 miles
  • 2023 – 126,042 miles
  • 2022 – 122,001 miles
  • 2021 – 119,152 miles
  • 2020 – 116,600 miles
  • 2019 – 113,005 miles
  • 2018 – 107,707 miles
  • 2017 – 102,239 miles
  • 2016 – 97,183 miles
  • 2015 – 91,720 miles
  • 2014 – 86,296 miles
  • 2013 – 81,324 miles
  • 2012 – 75,786 miles
  • 2011 – 70,456 miles
  • 2010 – 65,674 miles
  • 2009 – 61,392 miles
  • 2008 – 56,031 miles
  • 2007 – 50,620 miles
  • 2006 – 45,747 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,427 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at union with brake hose (front to rear pipe )

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

32 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,427 miles (+27)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2027
    Odometer
    133,427 miles
    Test number
    575547140891
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail133,400 miles (+1,572)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,400 miles
    Test number
    412519141208
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass131,828 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    131,828 miles
    Test number
    811903936927
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at union with brake hose (front to rear pipe ) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at union with brake hose (front to rear pipe ) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight movement in steering rack mounting bushes

  4. Fail131,824 miles (+5,127)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,824 miles
    Test number
    288229912654
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at union with brake hose (front to rear pipe ) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at union with brake hose (front to rear pipe ) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight movement in steering rack mounting bushes

  5. Pass126,697 miles (+655)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    126,697 miles
    Test number
    907879472661
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass126,042 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    126,042 miles
    Test number
    618207391421
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail126,032 miles (+4,031)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,032 miles
    Test number
    278432463212
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting hole in underside sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting hole in underside sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass122,001 miles (+2,849)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    122,001 miles
    Test number
    643593785965
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/S/R door does not open from inside
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass119,152 miles (+2,552)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2022
    Odometer
    119,152 miles
    Test number
    850798952119
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass116,600 miles (+3,595)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2021
    Odometer
    116,600 miles
    Test number
    998123491486
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass113,005 miles (+5,298)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2020
    Odometer
    113,005 miles
    Test number
    217190380641
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass107,707 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    107,707 miles
    Test number
    566642273285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail107,706 miles (+5,467)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,706 miles
    Test number
    293004623443
    • FailureNearside Front 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass102,239 miles (+5,056)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    102,239 miles
    Test number
    737024205765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass97,183 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    97,183 miles
    Test number
    673525903549
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryPower steering noisy
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade /washer not working
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  16. Fail97,183 miles (+5,463)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,183 miles
    Test number
    696461262259
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre tread cracked & perished
    • AdvisoryPower steering noisy.
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade worn
    • AdvisoryRear wiper washer n/w.
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
    • AdvisoryVery bad oil leaks around back of engine area req's attention.

  17. Pass91,720 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    91,720 miles
    Test number
    767260975089
    • NoteSlight vibration noise from power steering when on lock to lock!.

  18. Fail91,720 miles (+5,424)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,720 miles
    Test number
    959270975069
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight vibration noise from power steering when on lock to lock!.

  19. Pass86,296 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    86,296 miles
    Test number
    687881874050
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteP A S steering noisy !.

  20. Fail86,296 miles (+4,972)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,296 miles
    Test number
    768001674061
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteP A S steering noisy !.

  21. Pass81,324 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    81,324 miles
    Test number
    817727283038
    • NoteSuspect PAS noisy.

  22. Fail81,324 miles (+5,538)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,324 miles
    Test number
    169736183439
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront tyres worn 3mm & worn on inside edges.
    • NoteSuspect PAS noisy.

  23. Pass75,786 miles (+18,250)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    75,786 miles
    Test number
    855349472054
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteChild seat fitted to n/s/r seat not allowing full inspection of belt
    • NoteFront exhaust pipe and catalitic converter is very rusty

  24. Fail57,536 miles (-12,920)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,536 miles
    Test number
    158184772010
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteChild seat fitted to n/s/r seat not allowing full inspection of belt
    • NoteFront exhaust pipe and catalitic converter is very rusty

  25. Pass70,456 miles (+4,782)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    70,456 miles
    Test number
    779451481077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass65,674 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    65,674 miles
    Test number
    830902960043
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear no.plate stained

  27. Fail65,674 miles (+4,282)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,674 miles
    Test number
    620502560053
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades worn and split
    • NoteRear no.plate stained

  28. Pass61,392 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    61,392 miles
    Test number
    101094789098
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak , sump or cambelt area ?

  29. Fail61,392 miles (+5,361)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,392 miles
    Test number
    414224289048
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak , sump or cambelt area ?

  30. Pass56,031 miles (+5,411)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    56,031 miles
    Test number
    451176988090
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn 2mm & outer wall cracked & perished.

  31. Pass50,620 miles (+4,873)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    50,620 miles
    Test number
    630587687068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass45,747 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    45,747 miles
    Test number
    412818686060
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteEngine oil warning light staying on
    • NotePlastic trim fitted to fuel and brake pipes in places.Unable to inspect fully

Questions about T420 NBL

Does T420 NBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T420 NBL is valid until 2 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T420 NBL?
The MOT on T420 NBL is valid until 2 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T420 NBL done?
T420 NBL was recorded at 133,427 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 4,369 miles a year.
Has T420 NBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T420 NBL has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T420 NBL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Mar 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T420 NBL find?
T420 NBL passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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