2003 Toyota Avensis 1.8L Petrol · GV53 FAA
2003 Toyota Avensis (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 111,650 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/12/2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (22/11/2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,650 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1794cc
GV53 FAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/12/2023
- 111,650 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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GV53 FAA Mileage History
- 15/11/2021102,618 mi
- 15/11/2021102,618 mi
- 28/11/2022107,395 mi+4,777 mi
- 29/11/2023111,645 mi+4,250 mi
- 08/12/2023111,650 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 4,382 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GV53 FAA 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 (GV53 FAA) between November 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened snapped (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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