2003 Toyota Avensis 1.8L Petrol · DS52 LGL
2003 Toyota Avensis (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2003. Recorded mileage 70,249 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,249 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DS52 LGL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/08/2024
- 70,249 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS52 LGL 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 (DS52 LGL) between June 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 August 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: Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). 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: “Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wheel arch (6.1”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wheel arch (6.”; “Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner”.
DS52 LGL Mileage History
- 09/06/202266,571 mi
- 12/06/202369,011 mi+2,440 mi
- 12/06/202369,011 mi
- 25/06/202470,140 mi+1,129 mi
- 23/08/202470,249 mi+109 mi
Average of roughly 1,667 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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