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2003 Toyota Avensis 1.8L Petrol · GV53 JGU

GV53 JGU

2003 Toyota Avensis (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 83,671 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/08/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
TOYOTA AVENSIS
Year / Origin
2003 · Canterbury
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 19/08/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/08/2026)
Recorded Mileage
83,671 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official 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.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 19/08/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/08/2026
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2003
Engine
1794cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The 2003 Toyota Avensis has no recorded defects in its most recent MOT, which was conducted on 2025-08-19 at 83,671 miles. This follows a consistent pattern of passing inspections without issues from 2021 to 2025. The vehicle’s history shows no failures or defects in the last five years, indicating a stable condition during this period. The mileage of 83,671 miles for a 23-year-old vehicle is unusually low, averaging around 3,638 miles per year. This suggests the car may have seen limited use or periods of inactivity, which can lead to wear on rubber components like tyres, wiper blades, and suspension bushes. While no defects were recorded, low mileage does not eliminate the risk of deterioration in such parts. The trend of passing MOTs without defects implies the vehicle has not experienced significant mechanical failures in recent years. However, the lack of recorded issues does not confirm perfect condition, as some problems—such as minor wear or perishing components—may not trigger a defect classification. The buyer should remain cautious about hidden aging effects, particularly in rubber and plastic parts. The low mileage relative to the vehicle’s age could mean the car has not been subjected to heavy use, which might preserve components like brakes and suspension.

GV53 JGU Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2025
  • 83,671 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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GV53 JGU Mileage History

  1. 25/07/202282,581 mi
  2. 24/07/202383,045 mi+464 mi
  3. 07/08/202483,364 mi+319 mi
  4. 19/08/202583,671 mi+307 mi

Average of roughly 355 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

GV53 JGU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Jun 2026, 19:13
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Avensis (GV53 JGU) between July 2022 and August 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
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ADVISORY