2003 Toyota Avensis 1.8L Petrol · MK53 OMG
2003 Toyota Avensis (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 98,421 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,421 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MK53 OMG Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 98,421 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MK53 OMG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Avensis (MK53 OMG) between July 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2025 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: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
MK53 OMG Mileage History
- 14/07/200621,061 mi
- 12/07/200728,371 mi+7,310 mi
- 12/07/200728,371 mi
- 21/10/201061,218 mi+32,847 mi
- 11/10/201163,702 mi+2,484 mi
- 06/10/201266,336 mi+2,634 mi
- 04/10/201369,924 mi+3,588 mi
- 30/09/201472,278 mi+2,354 mi
- 29/09/201574,639 mi+2,361 mi
- 13/10/201678,072 mi+3,433 mi
- 29/09/201780,641 mi+2,569 mi
- 22/09/201883,256 mi+2,615 mi
- 27/09/201986,315 mi+3,059 mi
- 07/10/202088,517 mi+2,202 mi
- 05/10/202192,338 mi+3,821 mi
- 04/10/202293,675 mi+1,337 mi
- 25/09/202395,114 mi+1,439 mi
- 04/10/202496,881 mi+1,767 mi
- 07/10/202598,421 mi+1,540 mi
- 07/10/202598,421 mi
Average of roughly 4,022 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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