2003 Toyota Avensis 1.8L Petrol · GF03 BKA
2003 Toyota Avensis (1.8L, petrol). First registered 21 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 170,956 miles. MOT expired on 05 Sept 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,956 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.
GF03 BKA Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/09/2022
- 170,956 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF03 BKA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Avensis (GF03 BKA) between April 2006 and September 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 06 September 2022 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: Suspension (15 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)”.
GF03 BKA Mileage History
- 13/04/200628,350 mi
- 11/04/200743,059 mi+14,709 mi
- 09/04/200858,134 mi+15,075 mi
- 09/04/200858,134 mi
- 22/06/200973,246 mi+15,112 mi
- 04/06/201093,629 mi+20,383 mi
- 21/06/2011106,259 mi+12,630 mi
- 21/06/2011106,259 mi
- 22/06/2012123,152 mi+16,893 mi
- 22/06/2012123,154 mi+2 mi
- 22/06/2012123,154 mi
- 28/05/2013126,286 mi+3,132 mi
- 30/04/2014129,650 mi+3,364 mi
- 11/04/2015133,474 mi+3,824 mi
- 23/04/2016137,216 mi+3,742 mi
- 08/04/2017141,260 mi+4,044 mi
- 23/04/2018148,554 mi+7,294 mi
- 23/04/2019155,061 mi+6,507 mi
- 12/10/2020161,120 mi+6,059 mi
- 07/09/2021164,012 mi+2,892 mi
- 07/09/2021164,012 mi
- 31/08/2022170,839 mi+6,827 mi
- 06/09/2022170,956 mi+117 mi
Average of roughly 8,696 miles per year across 23 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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