2003 Toyota Avensis 1.8L Petrol · EO53 YYZ
2003 Toyota Avensis (1.8L, petrol). First registered 17 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 117,777 miles. MOT expired on 02 Dec 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,777 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- 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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EO53 YYZ Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 12/11/2025
- 117,777 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EO53 YYZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Avensis (EO53 YYZ) between September 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 12 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (30 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 69 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))”.
EO53 YYZ Mileage History
- 15/09/200620,077 mi
- 10/09/200725,254 mi+5,177 mi
- 10/09/200835,468 mi+10,214 mi
- 09/09/200944,379 mi+8,911 mi
- 13/09/201051,613 mi+7,234 mi
- 15/09/201156,185 mi+4,572 mi
- 15/09/201156,185 mi
- 17/07/201259,799 mi+3,614 mi
- 10/04/201370,102 mi+10,303 mi
- 11/04/201370,103 mi+1 mi
- 07/04/201480,050 mi+9,947 mi
- 07/04/201480,050 mi
- 03/12/201484,341 mi+4,291 mi
- 16/11/201588,447 mi+4,106 mi
- 21/11/201692,351 mi+3,904 mi
- 27/11/201796,454 mi+4,103 mi
- 26/11/2018100,302 mi+3,848 mi
- 26/11/2019103,769 mi+3,467 mi
- 19/11/2020106,347 mi+2,578 mi
- 17/11/2021108,392 mi+2,045 mi
- 25/11/2021108,422 mi+30 mi
- 16/11/2022110,832 mi+2,410 mi
- 20/11/2023113,365 mi+2,533 mi
- 12/11/2024115,532 mi+2,167 mi
- 15/11/2024115,538 mi+6 mi
- 12/11/2025117,777 mi+2,239 mi
Average of roughly 5,099 miles per year across 26 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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