2003 Toyota Avensis 1.8L Petrol · SN53 RNU
2003 Toyota Avensis (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24/09/2003. Recorded mileage 124,870 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/04/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,870 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1794cc
SN53 RNU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2022
- 124,870 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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SN53 RNU Mileage History
- 14/04/2022124,663 mi
- 28/04/2022124,870 mi+207 mi
Average of roughly 5,380 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
SN53 RNU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Avensis (SN53 RNU) between April 2022 and April 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 April 2022 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: Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Emissions not tested due to wire gauze on exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (”.
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