2003 Toyota Avensis 1.8L Petrol · YO53 UTR
2003 Toyota Avensis (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 149,271 miles. MOT expired on 06 Sept 2019. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Sept 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,271 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.
YO53 UTR Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2018
- 149,271 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YO53 UTR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Avensis (YO53 UTR) between August 2006 and August 2018.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 29 August 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
YO53 UTR Mileage History
- 29/08/200637,297 mi
- 03/09/200755,452 mi+18,155 mi
- 26/08/200859,585 mi+4,133 mi
- 20/08/200967,639 mi+8,054 mi
- 13/08/201074,098 mi+6,459 mi
- 03/08/201176,722 mi+2,624 mi
- 20/10/201176,922 mi+200 mi
- 27/10/201176,926 mi+4 mi
- 27/08/201282,983 mi+6,057 mi
- 27/08/201390,841 mi+7,858 mi
- 02/09/201498,498 mi+7,657 mi
- 12/08/2015106,335 mi+7,837 mi
- 02/09/2016121,230 mi+14,895 mi
- 07/09/2016121,423 mi+193 mi
- 12/08/2017135,113 mi+13,690 mi
- 16/08/2017135,243 mi+130 mi
- 28/08/2018149,271 mi+14,028 mi
- 29/08/2018149,271 mi
Average of roughly 9,331 miles per year across 18 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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