2002 Toyota Avensis 2.0L Petrol · LS52 OSE
2002 Toyota Avensis (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 206,561 miles. MOT expired on 03 Mar 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 206,561 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- 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.
LS52 OSE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2025
- 206,561 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.
LS52 OSE 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 2002 Toyota Avensis (LS52 OSE) between November 2021 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 March 2025 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: Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structura”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”.
LS52 OSE Mileage History
- 10/11/2021171,036 mi
- 17/11/2022177,972 mi+6,936 mi
- 21/11/2022177,973 mi+1 mi
- 20/12/2023186,459 mi+8,486 mi
- 04/03/2025206,561 mi+20,102 mi
Average of roughly 10,722 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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