2003 Toyota Avensis 2.0L Diesel · FY53 LFL
2003 Toyota Avensis (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 175,812 miles. MOT expired on 02 Sept 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,812 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FY53 LFL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/08/2025
- 175,812 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FY53 LFL 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 LFL) between September 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
FY53 LFL Mileage History
- 01/09/2022159,388 mi
- 01/09/2022159,388 mi
- 31/08/2023167,553 mi+8,165 mi
- 15/08/2024173,974 mi+6,421 mi
- 27/08/2025175,812 mi+1,838 mi
Average of roughly 5,498 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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