2003 Toyota Avensis 1.8L Petrol · DC03 YJJ
2003 Toyota Avensis (1.8L, petrol). First registered 13 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 163,001 miles. MOT expired on 21 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,001 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DC03 YJJ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/05/2023
- 163,001 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DC03 YJJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Avensis (DC03 YJJ) between May 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 May 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
DC03 YJJ Mileage History
- 10/05/2022157,834 mi
- 03/05/2023163,001 mi+5,167 mi
Average of roughly 5,271 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Avensis Mk1 (T22)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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