2003 Toyota Avensis 1.8L Petrol · YL53 AMK
2003 Toyota Avensis (1.8L, petrol). First registered 19 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 54,776 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,776 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.
YL53 AMK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 54,776 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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YL53 AMK Mileage History
- 14/09/202153,202 mi
- 11/10/202253,711 mi+509 mi
- 12/10/202354,071 mi+360 mi
- 12/10/202454,382 mi+311 mi
- 14/10/202554,776 mi+394 mi
Average of roughly 386 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YL53 AMK 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 (YL53 AMK) between September 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (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.
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