2001 Toyota Avensis 1.8L Petrol · ML51 NSO
2001 Toyota Avensis (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 99,880 miles. MOT expired on 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,880 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML51 NSO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/10/2026
- 99,880 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML51 NSO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Toyota Avensis (ML51 NSO) between September 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
ML51 NSO Mileage History
- 15/09/202376,932 mi
- 16/09/202477,385 mi+453 mi
- 29/09/202581,651 mi+4,266 mi
- 03/10/202581,666 mi+15 mi
- 02/10/202699,880 mi+18,214 mi
Average of roughly 7,530 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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