2003 Toyota Avensis 1.8L Petrol · GJ53 YVZ
2003 Toyota Avensis (1.8L, petrol). First registered 19 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 109,631 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,631 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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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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GJ53 YVZ Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2021
- 109,631 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GJ53 YVZ 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 (GJ53 YVZ) between September 2006 and October 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2021 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: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
GJ53 YVZ Mileage History
- 15/09/200611,407 mi
- 17/09/200716,717 mi+5,310 mi
- 12/09/200821,136 mi+4,419 mi
- 12/09/200821,136 mi
- 07/09/200925,650 mi+4,514 mi
- 07/09/200925,650 mi
- 21/09/201031,996 mi+6,346 mi
- 21/09/201031,996 mi
- 14/09/201135,933 mi+3,937 mi
- 10/09/201238,717 mi+2,784 mi
- 09/09/201341,416 mi+2,699 mi
- 09/09/201341,416 mi
- 15/09/201446,029 mi+4,613 mi
- 16/09/201550,239 mi+4,210 mi
- 18/09/201550,239 mi
- 15/09/201653,757 mi+3,518 mi
- 03/10/201757,098 mi+3,341 mi
- 28/09/201872,076 mi+14,978 mi
- 25/09/201985,540 mi+13,464 mi
- 27/09/201985,540 mi
- 02/10/202098,423 mi+12,883 mi
- 02/10/202098,423 mi
- 14/10/2021109,631 mi+11,208 mi
Average of roughly 6,513 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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