2003 Toyota Avensis 2.0L Petrol · MH03 VKL
2003 Toyota Avensis (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 72,233 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jul 2014. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jul 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,233 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- 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.
MH03 VKL Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2013
- 72,233 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MH03 VKL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Avensis (MH03 VKL) between May 2006 and July 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)”.
MH03 VKL Mileage History
- 17/05/200632,016 mi
- 15/05/200738,262 mi+6,246 mi
- 12/05/200844,301 mi+6,039 mi
- 15/05/200844,426 mi+125 mi
- 14/05/200952,255 mi+7,829 mi
- 13/05/201057,366 mi+5,111 mi
- 19/05/201162,964 mi+5,598 mi
- 22/06/201267,618 mi+4,654 mi
- 22/06/201267,618 mi
- 23/07/201372,233 mi+4,615 mi
- 23/07/201372,233 mi
Average of roughly 5,597 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Avensis Mk1 (T22)
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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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