2003 Toyota Avensis 1.8L Petrol · GV53 KXC
2003 Toyota Avensis (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 85,611 miles. MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,611 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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GV53 KXC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2026
- 85,611 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.
GV53 KXC 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 KXC) between February 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
GV53 KXC Mileage History
- 24/02/202276,073 mi
- 13/03/202379,114 mi+3,041 mi
- 06/03/202481,234 mi+2,120 mi
- 04/03/202583,366 mi+2,132 mi
- 05/03/202685,611 mi+2,245 mi
Average of roughly 2,370 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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