2003 Toyota Avensis 2.0L Diesel · ST03 OVZ
2003 Toyota Avensis (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 142,563 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jul 2019. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jul 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (24 Apr 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,563 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 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.
ST03 OVZ Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2018
- 142,563 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST03 OVZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Avensis (ST03 OVZ) between June 2007 and July 2018.
The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)”.
ST03 OVZ Mileage History
- 04/06/200766,667 mi
- 10/06/200872,973 mi+6,306 mi
- 10/06/200872,973 mi
- 15/06/200980,750 mi+7,777 mi
- 18/06/200980,777 mi+27 mi
- 21/06/201087,429 mi+6,652 mi
- 21/06/201087,429 mi
- 29/07/201194,871 mi+7,442 mi
- 25/07/2012101,563 mi+6,692 mi
- 31/07/2013107,658 mi+6,095 mi
- 31/07/2014113,659 mi+6,001 mi
- 29/07/2015121,086 mi+7,427 mi
- 29/07/2015121,086 mi
- 27/07/2016128,251 mi+7,165 mi
- 27/07/2016128,251 mi
- 25/07/2017135,127 mi+6,876 mi
- 25/07/2017135,127 mi
- 30/07/2018142,563 mi+7,436 mi
- 30/07/2018142,563 mi
Average of roughly 6,804 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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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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