2003 Toyota Avensis 1.8L Petrol · GK03 YGR
2003 Toyota Avensis (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 111,647 miles. MOT expired on 27 Apr 2018. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Apr 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Nov 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,647 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
GK03 YGR Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/04/2017
- 111,647 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GK03 YGR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Avensis (GK03 YGR) between February 2006 and April 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 26 April 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”; “Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
GK03 YGR Mileage History
- 27/02/200618,351 mi
- 02/03/200618,419 mi+68 mi
- 06/03/200727,763 mi+9,344 mi
- 27/02/200843,552 mi+15,789 mi
- 31/10/200975,618 mi+32,066 mi
- 28/04/201076,935 mi+1,317 mi
- 27/04/201186,857 mi+9,922 mi
- 28/04/201186,905 mi+48 mi
- 25/04/201296,255 mi+9,350 mi
- 25/04/201296,255 mi
- 25/04/2013102,360 mi+6,105 mi
- 17/04/2014107,353 mi+4,993 mi
- 28/04/2015109,321 mi+1,968 mi
- 23/04/2016111,018 mi+1,697 mi
- 23/04/2016111,018 mi
- 26/04/2017111,647 mi+629 mi
- 26/04/2017111,647 mi
Average of roughly 8,360 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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