
Toyota Avensis
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,762 cc
T420 RYJMOT history
T420 RYJ is a silver petrol Toyota Avensis first used on 27 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 244,856 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 244,856 mi
- At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 8,468 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T420 RYJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Toyota
- Model
- Avensis
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,762 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 27 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Oct 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
T420 RYJ was last recorded at 244,856 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 5,837 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 239,019 miles · 31 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,837 miles
- Average per year
- 8,468 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 244,856 miles
- 2024 – 239,019 miles
- 2023 – 231,884 miles
- 2022 – 223,710 miles
- 2021 – 215,475 miles
- 2020 – 209,078 miles
- 2019 – 196,772 miles
- 2018 – 186,244 miles
- 2017 – 176,723 miles
- 2016 – 169,255 miles
- 2015 – 159,795 miles
- 2014 – 150,346 miles
- 2013 – 140,800 miles
- 2012 – 133,145 miles
- 2011 – 124,556 miles
- 2010 – 114,639 miles
- 2009 – 105,376 miles
- 2008 – 97,841 miles
- 2007 – 88,821 miles
- 2006 – 79,503 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER AND OUTER (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Bumper mounting corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
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.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023
Handbrake lever has slight travel
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
27 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail244,856 miles (+5,837)5 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 244,856 miles
- Test number
- 641345798205
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER AND OUTER (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Bumper mounting corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass239,019 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 239,019 miles
- Test number
- 417126223237
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryHandbrake lever has slight travel
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail239,019 miles (+7,135)6 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 239,019 miles
- Test number
- 815913638271
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryHandbrake lever has slight travel
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass231,884 miles (+65)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 231,884 miles
- Test number
- 209352720178
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryHandbrake lever has slight travel
Fail231,819 miles (+8,109)1 dangerous5 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 231,819 miles
- Test number
- 930830525735
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 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))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryHandbrake lever has slight travel
Pass223,710 miles (+286)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 223,710 miles
- Test number
- 805958167359
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner bumper mounting corroded but not testable
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 D bush just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail223,424 miles (+7,949)10 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 223,424 miles
- Test number
- 189986989511
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner bumper mounting corroded but not testable
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 D bush just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass215,475 miles (+6,397)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 215,475 miles
- Test number
- 577333845207
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (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 Inner bumper mounting corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass209,078 miles (+181)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 209,078 miles
- Test number
- 680915974083
- 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))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail208,897 miles (+12,125)10 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 208,897 miles
- Test number
- 488798957595
- MajorEmissions not tested smoking (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (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))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass196,772 miles (+96)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 196,772 miles
- Test number
- 732342060560
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail196,676 miles (+10,432)2 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,676 miles
- Test number
- 855288907598
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall perished and cracked cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall perished and cracked cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass186,244 miles (+9,521)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 186,244 miles
- Test number
- 345577717062
- AdvisoryCentral stop lamp not working
Pass176,723 miles (+90)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 176,723 miles
- Test number
- 527867213281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail176,633 miles (+7,378)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,633 miles
- Test number
- 106680267536
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass169,255 miles (+9,460)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 169,255 miles
- Test number
- 909702626522
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass159,795 miles (+9,449)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 159,795 miles
- Test number
- 347408995001
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass150,346 miles (+9,546)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 150,346 miles
- Test number
- 918251704162
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass140,800 miles (+7,655)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 140,800 miles
- Test number
- 895760703175
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass133,145 miles (+8,589)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 133,145 miles
- Test number
- 997351302159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,556 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 124,556 miles
- Test number
- 467768601182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,554 miles (+9,915)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,554 miles
- Test number
- 759975001155
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass114,639 miles (+9,263)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 114,639 miles
- Test number
- 232802600144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,376 miles (+7,535)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 105,376 miles
- Test number
- 622836199004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,841 miles (+9,020)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 97,841 miles
- Test number
- 252890508117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,821 miles (+9,318)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 88,821 miles
- Test number
- 992883307155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,503 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 79,503 miles
- Test number
- 152632906174
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about T420 RYJ
- Does T420 RYJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T420 RYJ expired on 30 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T420 RYJ?
- The MOT on T420 RYJ expired on 30 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T420 RYJ done?
- T420 RYJ was recorded at 244,856 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 8,468 miles a year.
- Has T420 RYJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T420 RYJ has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on T420 RYJ 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 T420 RYJ find?
- T420 RYJ failed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: emissions unable to be completed; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; nearside rear subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength, and 12 more.
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