2003 Toyota Avensis 1.8L Petrol · YM03 KOB
2003 Toyota Avensis (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 110,215 miles. MOT expired on 22 Aug 2013. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Aug 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,215 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.
YM03 KOB Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2012
- 110,215 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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YM03 KOB Mileage History
- 05/07/200621,187 mi
- 08/07/200621,187 mi
- 19/07/200734,685 mi+13,498 mi
- 26/06/200845,269 mi+10,584 mi
- 30/06/200845,713 mi+444 mi
- 09/06/200958,294 mi+12,581 mi
- 09/06/200958,294 mi
- 19/07/201074,796 mi+16,502 mi
- 23/08/201192,139 mi+17,343 mi
- 23/08/201192,139 mi
- 15/08/2012109,827 mi+17,688 mi
- 22/08/2012110,215 mi+388 mi
Average of roughly 14,516 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
YM03 KOB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Avensis (YM03 KOB) between July 2006 and August 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 22 August 2012 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: Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
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