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2003 Toyota Avensis 1.8L Petrol · DC03 GLY

DC03 GLY

2003 Toyota Avensis (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 101,545 miles. MOT expired on 08 Sept 2025. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.

Make & Model
TOYOTA AVENSIS
Year / Origin
2003 · Chester
Safety Recall
None Outstanding
MOT Status
Expired on 08 Sept 2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
101,545 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 08 Sept 2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
1794cc

DC03 GLY Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2024
  • 101,545 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring windscreen items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
✓ No outstanding recalls
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DC03 GLY Mileage History

  1. 17/06/202287,569 mi
  2. 17/06/202287,569 mi
  3. 29/08/202387,828 mi+259 mi
  4. 07/09/202387,829 mi+1 mi
  5. 10/09/2024101,545 mi+13,716 mi

Average of roughly 6,256 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

DC03 GLY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 17 Sept 2026, 04:58
MOT Analysis

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 (DC03 GLY) between June 2022 and September 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 10 September 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: Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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: “Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))”.

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