# DS53SWU — TOYOTA AVENSIS MOT History & Vehicle Check

DS53SWU is a Red TOYOTA AVENSIS, Petrol (1794cc), first registered 2003-10-31. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for DS53SWU — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | DS53SWU |
| Make | TOYOTA |
| Model | AVENSIS |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1794cc |
| First registered | 2003-10-31 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2021-02-20 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 20
- Passes: 13
- Fails: 7
- Pass rate: 65%
- Total defects recorded: 39

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-21 16:41:11 | PASSED | 69,685 MI | 2021-02-20 00:00:00 |
| 2020-02-13 14:32:28 | FAILED | 69,683 MI | — |
| 2017-10-30 16:51:58 | PASSED | 68,606 MI | 2018-10-31 00:00:00 |
| 2016-10-31 17:06:26 | PASSED | 64,720 MI | 2017-10-31 00:00:00 |
| 2016-10-31 15:40:27 | FAILED | 64,720 MI | — |
| 2015-10-26 13:34:09 | PASSED | 60,628 MI | 2016-10-31 00:00:00 |
| 2015-10-26 13:34:08 | FAILED | 60,628 MI | — |
| 2014-10-07 10:36:20 | PASSED | 57,967 MI | 2015-10-31 00:00:00 |
| 2013-10-19 10:00:43 | PASSED | 52,042 MI | 2014-10-31 00:00:00 |
| 2013-10-19 10:00:43 | FAILED | 52,042 MI | — |
| 2012-10-31 14:33:52 | PASSED | 48,320 MI | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |
| 2012-10-29 13:57:19 | FAILED | 48,320 MI | — |
| 2011-10-25 11:01:35 | PASSED | 34,808 MI | 2012-10-31 00:00:00 |
| 2011-10-25 11:01:35 | FAILED | 34,808 MI | — |
| 2010-10-18 10:42:37 | PASSED | 31,564 MI | 2011-10-31 00:00:00 |
| 2010-10-11 11:55:47 | FAILED | 31,529 MI | — |
| 2009-10-23 10:52:20 | PASSED | 27,470 MI | 2010-10-31 00:00:00 |
| 2008-10-16 10:04:07 | PASSED | 24,112 MI | 2009-10-31 00:00:00 |
| 2007-10-05 14:36:09 | PASSED | 20,729 MI | 2008-10-31 00:00:00 |
| 2006-10-02 10:28:24 | PASSED | 16,319 MI | 2007-10-31 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2020-02-21 16:41:11 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: underbody corrosion
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

**2020-02-13 14:32:28 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: underbody corrosion
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MAJOR: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

**2017-10-30 16:51:58 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2016-10-31 17:06:26 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2016-10-31 15:40:27 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FAIL: Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

**2015-10-26 13:34:09 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2015-10-26 13:34:08 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- PRS: Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

**2013-10-19 10:00:43 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

**2013-10-19 10:00:43 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- PRS: Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

**2012-10-29 13:57:19 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FAIL: Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

**2011-10-25 11:01:35 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

**2010-10-11 11:55:47 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- FAIL: Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FAIL: Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

**2009-10-23 10:52:20 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

**2007-10-05 14:36:09 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- USER ENTERED: n/s/f wiper blade slightly split
- USER ENTERED: o/s/f wiper blade slightly split

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for DS53SWU is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/DS53SWU. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.
