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2003 TOYOTA AVENSIS
General Information
- Registration CE53FHG
- Manufacturer TOYOTA
- Model AVENSIS
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1794cc
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- Expires 28 Dec 2026
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MOT History 34 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 251,337 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen chip
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper arms, inner bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
23 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 237,767 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Windscreen chip
- Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper arms, inner bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
21 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 219,362 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear ***NO REVERSE LIGHTS***
- Windscreen chip
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
8 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 219,360 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play INNER RACK END (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear ***NO REVERSE LIGHTS***
- Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play INNER RACK END (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Windscreen chip
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
20 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 211,724 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm with edge wear and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen chip
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm with edge wear and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
20 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 211,724 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm with edge wear and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen chip
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm with edge wear and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
21 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 206,561 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Windscreen chip
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
21 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 206,561 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen chip
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
22 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 204,701 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust heat shield loose.
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated To caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Windscreen chipped
- Exhaust hanger corroded and no longer attached.
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
22 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 204,701 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded To caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust heat shield loose.
- Exhaust hanger corroded and no longer attached.
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Windscreen chipped
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated To caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
3 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 201,489 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Windscreen chip
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
3 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 201,488 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn ***Both "D" bushs*** (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen chip
11 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 190,171 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL brake pads are roughly 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen chips (3.2 (a) (i))
11 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 190,171 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL brake pads are roughly 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen chips (3.2 (a) (i))
29 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 181,043 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2018 18 Jun 202628 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 181,042 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Leaking in the wheel arch. (3.6.B.2c) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine management light
10 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 173,535 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2018 18 Jun 20269 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 173,535 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine light on
14 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 165,823 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- slight oil leak
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Engine management light on
14 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 165,823 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- slight oil leak
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Engine management light on
9 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 157,828 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2016 18 Jun 20269 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 157,827 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
31 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 148,936 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 148,936 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
16 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 140,834 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 140,821 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 131,497 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 130,849 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
21 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 120,891 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 120,891 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 111,683 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 97,471 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2010 18 Jun 202623 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 75,198 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2008 18 Jun 202623 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 59,129 MI
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CE53FHG was registered on 2003-09-01
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