2003 Toyota Avensis 1.8L Petrol · NH03 KZY
2003 Toyota Avensis (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 135,844 miles. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2017. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Oct 2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,844 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.
NH03 KZY Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2016
- 135,844 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NH03 KZY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Avensis (NH03 KZY) between July 2006 and October 2016.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)”.
NH03 KZY Mileage History
- 04/07/200634,483 mi
- 24/10/200636,995 mi+2,512 mi
- 13/10/200750,861 mi+13,866 mi
- 22/10/200861,643 mi+10,782 mi
- 10/10/20098,577 mi-53,066 mi
- 14/10/201020,589 mi+12,012 mi
- 10/10/201136,707 mi+16,118 mi
- 11/10/201254,614 mi+17,907 mi
- 11/10/201254,614 mi
- 22/10/201376,731 mi+22,117 mi
- 07/10/201496,056 mi+19,325 mi
- 07/10/201496,056 mi
- 21/10/2015116,375 mi+20,319 mi
- 18/10/2016135,844 mi+19,469 mi
- 21/10/2016135,844 mi
Average of roughly 9,841 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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