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Toyota Avensis

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

X743 GELMOT history

X743 GEL is a green petrol Toyota Avensis first used on 31 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 99,654 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Sept 2026
Mileage
99,654 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2025
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,847 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X743 GEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Avensis
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X743 GEL was last recorded at 99,654 miles on 22 Aug 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,654 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,847 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,654 miles
  • 2024 – 95,839 miles
  • 2023 – 92,113 miles
  • 2022 – 87,886 miles
  • 2021 – 83,030 miles
  • 2020 – 78,874 miles
  • 2019 – 74,653 miles
  • 2018 – 69,205 miles
  • 2017 – 65,847 miles
  • 2016 – 62,981 miles
  • 2015 – 60,942 miles
  • 2014 – 58,670 miles
  • 2013 – 55,319 miles
  • 2012 – 51,517 miles
  • 2011 – 50,434 miles
  • 2010 – 46,259 miles
  • 2009 – 42,271 miles
  • 2008 – 37,218 miles
  • 2007 – 30,774 miles
  • 2006 – 26,533 miles
  • 2005 – 23,553 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,654 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Child seat fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

31 tests since 10 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,654 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    99,654 miles
    Test number
    616708430685
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail99,654 miles (+3,815)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,654 miles
    Test number
    331349136889
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass95,839 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    95,839 miles
    Test number
    473187947006
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail95,823 miles (+3,710)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,823 miles
    Test number
    167642488426
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass92,113 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    92,113 miles
    Test number
    131643559654
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail92,113 miles (+4,227)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,113 miles
    Test number
    855184780309
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass87,886 miles (+4,856)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    87,886 miles
    Test number
    360911126229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass83,030 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    83,030 miles
    Test number
    585016667224
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipes to rack (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Fail83,030 miles (+4,156)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,030 miles
    Test number
    916328204656
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipes to rack (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass78,874 miles (+4,221)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    78,874 miles
    Test number
    982145380811
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass74,653 miles (+5,448)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    74,653 miles
    Test number
    579989353334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass69,205 miles (+3,358)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    69,205 miles
    Test number
    930939461965
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass65,847 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    65,847 miles
    Test number
    691606717658
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail65,847 miles (+2,866)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,847 miles
    Test number
    324125523968
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass62,981 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    62,981 miles
    Test number
    121572384649
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail62,981 miles (+2,039)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,981 miles
    Test number
    631168220504
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass60,942 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    60,942 miles
    Test number
    637662992679
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted

  18. Fail60,942 miles (+2,272)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,942 miles
    Test number
    547256962268
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted

  19. Pass58,670 miles (+3,351)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    58,670 miles
    Test number
    298882914357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass55,319 miles (+3,802)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    55,319 miles
    Test number
    948233913383
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Fail51,517 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,517 miles
    Test number
    429635812356
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteO/s & n/s wipers split

  22. Pass51,517 miles (+1,083)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    51,517 miles
    Test number
    908575212360
    • NoteO/s & n/s wipers split

  23. Pass50,434 miles (+4,175)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    50,434 miles
    Test number
    815042321381
    • 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)

  24. Pass46,259 miles (+3,988)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    46,259 miles
    Test number
    233125790275
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking

  25. Pass42,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    42,271 miles
    Test number
    162467009313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail42,267 miles (+5,049)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,267 miles
    Test number
    352007909311
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass37,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    37,218 miles
    Test number
    931412018382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail37,217 miles (+6,443)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,217 miles
    Test number
    621312318379
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass30,774 miles (+4,241)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    30,774 miles
    Test number
    203444417384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass26,533 miles (+2,980)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    26,533 miles
    Test number
    281515216319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass23,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    23,553 miles
    Test number
    152114415305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X743 GEL

Does X743 GEL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X743 GEL expired on 16 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X743 GEL?
The MOT on X743 GEL expired on 16 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X743 GEL done?
X743 GEL was recorded at 99,654 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2025, an average of 3,847 miles a year.
Has X743 GEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X743 GEL has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on X743 GEL 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 X743 GEL find?
X743 GEL passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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