2003 Toyota Avensis 1.8L Petrol · FY53 LFK
2003 Toyota Avensis (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 112,517 miles. MOT expired on 09 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,517 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FY53 LFK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2025
- 112,517 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FY53 LFK 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 (FY53 LFK) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
FY53 LFK Mileage History
- 10/11/2022107,873 mi
- 09/11/2023110,435 mi+2,562 mi
- 04/11/2024111,562 mi+1,127 mi
- 04/11/2024111,562 mi
- 03/11/2025112,517 mi+955 mi
Average of roughly 1,557 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Avensis Mk1 (T22)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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