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Toyota Avensis

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,794 cc

Y279 JALMOT history

Y279 JAL is a green petrol Toyota Avensis first used on 28 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 14 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 137,176 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Mar 2025
Mileage
137,176 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,894 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y279 JAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Avensis
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,794 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y279 JAL was last recorded at 137,176 miles on 26 Feb 2025, 3,299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,877 miles · 28 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
3,299 miles
Average per year
3,894 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,176 miles
  • 2024 – 133,877 miles
  • 2023 – 130,200 miles
  • 2022 – 126,494 miles
  • 2021 – 122,539 miles
  • 2020 – 120,672 miles
  • 2019 – 117,668 miles
  • 2018 – 115,451 miles
  • 2017 – 113,525 miles
  • 2016 – 111,442 miles
  • 2015 – 108,465 miles
  • 2014 – 105,357 miles
  • 2013 – 101,812 miles
  • 2012 – 98,412 miles
  • 2011 – 95,274 miles
  • 2010 – 91,703 miles
  • 2009 – 88,199 miles
  • 2008 – 81,170 miles
  • 2007 – 73,278 miles
  • 2006 – 63,316 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail137,176 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE PIPE AND BOX (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside 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 SILL TO FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryGENERAL AGE RELATED CORROSION
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL AND SILL TO FLOOR

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL AND SILL TO FLOOR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail137,176 miles (+3,299)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,176 miles
    Test number
    136258519709
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE PIPE AND BOX (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside 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 SILL TO FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGENERAL AGE RELATED CORROSION
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass133,877 miles (+112)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    133,877 miles
    Test number
    724993511238
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL AND SILL TO FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail133,765 miles (+3,565)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,765 miles
    Test number
    105173794625
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL AND SILL TO FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL AND SILL TO FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass130,200 miles (+76)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    130,200 miles
    Test number
    110353751765
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL AND SILL TO FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL AND SILL TO FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail130,124 miles (+3,630)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,124 miles
    Test number
    371482866784
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL AND SILL TO FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL AND SILL TO FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass126,494 miles (+3,955)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    126,494 miles
    Test number
    672739534897
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL TO FLOOR AND OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL TO FLOOR AND OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass122,539 miles (+1,867)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    122,539 miles
    Test number
    595456608631
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR OF FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR OF FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass120,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    120,672 miles
    Test number
    378226848378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail120,672 miles (+3,004)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,672 miles
    Test number
    433764170472
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass117,668 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    117,668 miles
    Test number
    963831837446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail117,646 miles (+2,195)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,646 miles
    Test number
    266368575107
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass115,451 miles (+1,926)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    115,451 miles
    Test number
    570948015878
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass113,525 miles (+2,083)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    113,525 miles
    Test number
    394791147232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass111,442 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    111,442 miles
    Test number
    882271546681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail111,433 miles (+2,968)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,433 miles
    Test number
    624347816933
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass108,465 miles (+3,108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    108,465 miles
    Test number
    166558445499
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass105,357 miles (+3,545)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    105,357 miles
    Test number
    608370574099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass101,812 miles (+3,400)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    101,812 miles
    Test number
    299223163085
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass98,412 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    98,412 miles
    Test number
    426695152011
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Fail98,412 miles (+3,138)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,412 miles
    Test number
    828735852022
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass95,274 miles (+3,571)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    95,274 miles
    Test number
    165528241077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass91,703 miles (+3,504)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    91,703 miles
    Test number
    691274550038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass88,199 miles (+7,029)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    88,199 miles
    Test number
    363423669095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass81,170 miles (+7,892)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    81,170 miles
    Test number
    784146268031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass73,278 miles (+9,962)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    73,278 miles
    Test number
    351053577011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass63,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    63,316 miles
    Test number
    923159966013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y279 JAL

Does Y279 JAL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y279 JAL expired on 14 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y279 JAL?
The MOT on Y279 JAL expired on 14 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y279 JAL done?
Y279 JAL was recorded at 137,176 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2025, an average of 3,894 miles a year.
Has Y279 JAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y279 JAL has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on Y279 JAL 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 Y279 JAL find?
Y279 JAL failed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2025 with 8 major defects and 2 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 7 more.

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