2003 Toyota Avensis 1.8L Petrol · GY53 GJZ
2003 Toyota Avensis (1.8L, petrol). First registered 04 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 82,494 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,494 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.
GY53 GJZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2024
- 82,494 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GY53 GJZ MOT History
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 (GY53 GJZ) between March 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
GY53 GJZ Mileage History
- 25/03/202268,237 mi
- 23/08/202377,728 mi+9,491 mi
- 21/08/202482,492 mi+4,764 mi
- 21/08/202482,494 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,918 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Avensis Mk1 (T22)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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