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Toyota Avensis

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,762 cc

T557 MEFMOT history

T557 MEF is a silver petrol Toyota Avensis first used on 15 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Jun 2023 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 98,515 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Jun 2023
Mileage
98,515 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2022
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,746 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T557 MEF
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
15 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
18 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T557 MEF was last recorded at 98,515 miles on 18 May 2022, 4,915 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,600 miles · 26 May 2021
Between the last two tests
4,915 miles
Average per year
3,746 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 98,515 miles
  • 2021 – 93,600 miles
  • 2020 – 89,790 miles
  • 2019 – 84,129 miles
  • 2018 – 79,610 miles
  • 2017 – 74,288 miles
  • 2016 – 67,772 miles
  • 2015 – 64,937 miles
  • 2014 – 63,564 miles
  • 2013 – 62,124 miles
  • 2012 – 60,217 miles
  • 2011 – 57,279 miles
  • 2010 – 54,959 miles
  • 2009 – 51,247 miles
  • 2008 – 50,603 miles
  • 2007 – 47,082 miles
  • 2006 – 42,129 miles
  • 2005 – 36,900 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,515 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on edges and perished
  • AdvisoryExhaust centre flange deteriorated
  • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on edges

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside rear tyre worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,515 miles (+4,915)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    98,515 miles
    Test number
    915834072913
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on edges and perished
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre flange deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on edges

  2. Pass93,600 miles (+3)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    93,600 miles
    Test number
    929472120501
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on edges

  3. Fail93,597 miles (+3,807)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,597 miles
    Test number
    403152324327
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on edges

  4. Pass89,790 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    89,790 miles
    Test number
    561311120611
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail89,790 miles (+5,661)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,790 miles
    Test number
    556988575941
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass84,129 miles (+8)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    84,129 miles
    Test number
    517605645623
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust flanges deteriorated

  7. Fail84,121 miles (+4,511)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,121 miles
    Test number
    201398414725
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust flanges deteriorated

  8. Pass79,610 miles (+15)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    79,610 miles
    Test number
    792912139924
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail79,595 miles (+5,307)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,595 miles
    Test number
    897805330335
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass74,288 miles (+6,516)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    74,288 miles
    Test number
    232522826822
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre sidewall perished

  11. Pass67,772 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    67,772 miles
    Test number
    830362273105
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre slightly perished/cracking

  12. Fail67,772 miles (+2,835)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,772 miles
    Test number
    613792573054
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre slightly perished/cracking

  13. Pass64,937 miles (+1,373)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    64,937 miles
    Test number
    567099035165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre deteriorated
    • NoteOffside rear tyre deteriorated

  14. Pass63,564 miles (+1,440)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    63,564 miles
    Test number
    387070944112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,124 miles (+1,907)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    62,124 miles
    Test number
    246114943457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,217 miles (+2,938)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    60,217 miles
    Test number
    196049232145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,279 miles (+2,320)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    57,279 miles
    Test number
    709496341184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,959 miles (+3,712)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    54,959 miles
    Test number
    182707540161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,247 miles (+644)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    51,247 miles
    Test number
    404913459100
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  20. Pass50,603 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    50,603 miles
    Test number
    461489418476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSlight play in both steering rack ends

  21. Fail50,603 miles (+3,521)3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,603 miles
    Test number
    480349018319
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSlight play in both steering rack ends

  22. Pass47,082 miles (+4,953)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    47,082 miles
    Test number
    973031337389
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass42,129 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    42,129 miles
    Test number
    404018936409
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail42,129 miles (+5,229)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,129 miles
    Test number
    744038536358
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass36,900 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    36,900 miles
    Test number
    812429135306
    • NoteSlight play in both steering rack ends

Questions about T557 MEF

Does T557 MEF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T557 MEF expired on 1 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T557 MEF?
The MOT on T557 MEF expired on 1 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T557 MEF done?
T557 MEF was recorded at 98,515 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2022, an average of 3,746 miles a year.
Has T557 MEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T557 MEF has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2021.
Has the mileage on T557 MEF 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 T557 MEF find?
T557 MEF passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2022 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 3 more.

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