2003 Toyota Avensis 1.8L Petrol · FX03 XWU
2003 Toyota Avensis (1.8L, petrol). First registered 03 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 98,034 miles. MOT expired on 16 Dec 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,034 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.
FX03 XWU Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/12/2022
- 98,034 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FX03 XWU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Avensis (FX03 XWU) between November 2006 and December 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 08 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
FX03 XWU Mileage History
- 28/11/200642,162 mi
- 06/11/200746,541 mi+4,379 mi
- 25/11/200851,383 mi+4,842 mi
- 19/11/200955,216 mi+3,833 mi
- 22/11/201058,883 mi+3,667 mi
- 22/11/201161,830 mi+2,947 mi
- 22/11/201264,656 mi+2,826 mi
- 18/11/201367,231 mi+2,575 mi
- 18/11/201367,231 mi
- 17/11/201469,871 mi+2,640 mi
- 18/11/201469,884 mi+13 mi
- 20/11/201573,135 mi+3,251 mi
- 20/11/201573,146 mi+11 mi
- 16/12/201676,230 mi+3,084 mi
- 22/11/201780,171 mi+3,941 mi
- 12/12/201882,917 mi+2,746 mi
- 13/12/201882,926 mi+9 mi
- 25/11/201986,233 mi+3,307 mi
- 17/12/202090,238 mi+4,005 mi
- 17/12/202090,238 mi
- 04/12/202193,534 mi+3,296 mi
- 06/12/202193,543 mi+9 mi
- 08/12/202298,034 mi+4,491 mi
- 08/12/202298,034 mi
Average of roughly 3,486 miles per year across 24 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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