2003 Toyota Avensis 1.8L Petrol · FN03 OFR
2003 Toyota Avensis (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 128,377 miles. MOT expired on 10 Nov 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,377 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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FN03 OFR Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2021
- 128,377 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN03 OFR 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 (FN03 OFR) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
FN03 OFR Mileage History
- 10/11/2021128,352 mi
- 11/11/2021128,377 mi+25 mi
Average of roughly 9,770 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: Poor
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