2003 Toyota Avensis 2.0L Diesel · DF53 GHN
2003 Toyota Avensis (2.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 121,442 miles. MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,442 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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.
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DF53 GHN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2025
- 121,442 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF53 GHN 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 (DF53 GHN) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 25 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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.
DF53 GHN Mileage History
- 12/11/2022117,019 mi
- 25/10/2023118,879 mi+1,860 mi
- 02/11/2024120,458 mi+1,579 mi
- 01/11/2025121,442 mi+984 mi
Average of roughly 1,489 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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