2003 Toyota Avensis 1.8L Petrol · SB52 YZW
2003 Toyota Avensis (1.8L, petrol). First registered 05 Feb 2003. Recorded mileage 75,489 miles. MOT expired on 28 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,489 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SB52 YZW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/02/2026
- 75,489 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SB52 YZW 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 (SB52 YZW) between January 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 February 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
SB52 YZW Mileage History
- 23/01/202457,516 mi
- 29/01/202457,517 mi+1 mi
- 27/02/202565,671 mi+8,154 mi
- 01/03/202565,674 mi+3 mi
- 27/02/202675,489 mi+9,815 mi
Average of roughly 8,567 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Avensis Mk1 (T22)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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