2003 Toyota Avensis 1.8L Petrol · FE53 ADZ
2003 Toyota Avensis (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 118,874 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jul 2017. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jul 2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,874 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
FE53 ADZ Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2016
- 118,874 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE53 ADZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Avensis (FE53 ADZ) between October 2006 and July 2016.
The record contains 9 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (21 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”.
FE53 ADZ Mileage History
- 28/10/200644,509 mi
- 08/02/200857,727 mi+13,218 mi
- 08/02/200857,739 mi+12 mi
- 31/07/200971,477 mi+13,738 mi
- 31/07/200971,477 mi
- 07/08/201081,067 mi+9,590 mi
- 07/08/201081,067 mi
- 30/01/201289,687 mi+8,620 mi
- 02/02/201289,687 mi
- 03/07/201398,556 mi+8,869 mi
- 31/07/2014105,911 mi+7,355 mi
- 31/07/2014105,911 mi
- 17/07/2015112,501 mi+6,590 mi
- 17/07/2015112,501 mi
- 29/07/2016118,874 mi+6,373 mi
Average of roughly 7,625 miles per year across 15 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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