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2003 TOYOTA AVENSIS
General Information
- Registration GL53LWK
- Manufacturer TOYOTA
- Model AVENSIS
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1794cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 24 Jun 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 153,620 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Upper Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
18 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 143,573 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
18 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 143,572 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
16 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 137,196 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
16 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 137,194 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
24 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 129,098 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
24 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 129,095 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
29 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 117,940 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2023 24 Jun 202628 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 117,938 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
24 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 116,232 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
15 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 115,120 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2021 24 Jun 20264 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 113,388 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2020 24 Jun 20264 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 113,388 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 111,444 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 111,444 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 106,528 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- YELLOW ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.
- OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PADS VERY LOW.
- BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS STARTING TO GET NEAR LEGAL TREAD DEPTH MARKERS.
28 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 101,598 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 95,584 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2015 24 Jun 202618 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 95,584 MI
24 Jun 202628 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 82,642 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
6 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 71,950 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2013 24 Jun 202624 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 61,430 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 53,585 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
26 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 46,353 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
30 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 39,805 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
30 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 39,805 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
29 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 31,407 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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GL53LWK was registered on 2003-11-21
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