2003 Toyota Avensis 2.0L Petrol · CU53 UGH
2003 Toyota Avensis (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 122,479 miles. MOT expired on 23 May 2025. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 May 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,479 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.
CU53 UGH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/05/2024
- 122,479 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CU53 UGH 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 2003 Toyota Avensis (CU53 UGH) between April 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
CU53 UGH Mileage History
- 27/04/2022109,299 mi
- 27/04/2022109,299 mi
- 03/04/2023115,009 mi+5,710 mi
- 09/05/2024122,176 mi+7,167 mi
- 25/05/2024122,479 mi+303 mi
Average of roughly 6,344 miles per year across 5 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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