2003 Toyota Avensis 1.8L Petrol · BV53 YHN
2003 Toyota Avensis (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 195,001 miles. MOT expired on 24 Nov 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,001 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.
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BV53 YHN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/11/2022
- 195,001 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV53 YHN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Avensis (BV53 YHN) between November 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BV53 YHN Mileage History
- 19/11/2021194,442 mi
- 19/11/2021194,442 mi
- 22/11/2022194,998 mi+556 mi
- 23/11/2022195,001 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 553 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Avensis Mk1 (T22)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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