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A12 AJA

2003 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

106,314 mi
Last recorded106,314 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 AJA
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 106,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 103,251 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Fuel tank strap corroded.

Fail 18 Jul 2024 103,244 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Fuel tank strap corroded.

Pass 27 Jul 2023 100,003 miles

Brake back plates heavily corroded

General underside corrosion

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 96,584 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 94,280 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 93,284 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 93,284 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 91,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 89,547 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 87,401 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 87,397 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 42% (7.3.D.4)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexies to caliphers both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 85,463 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 83,105 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both

Fail 8 Jul 2016 83,104 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both

Pass 2 Jul 2015 78,177 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 75,302 miles

Rear seat belts inaccessable.

Pass 19 Oct 2013 71,366 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 65,750 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 55,031 miles

engine management light on

Pass 21 Oct 2010 49,639 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 49,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 47,274 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 39,861 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 36,441 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 27,966 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota RAV4?

Based on 1,827,031 MOT tests across 166,014 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,112
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
166,014
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,391
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,816
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20,079
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,023
position lamp(s) not working 15,294
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A12 AJA is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2003 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 78,172 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota RAV4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,391 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A12 AJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota RAV4 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A12 AJA registered?

A12 AJA is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is A12 AJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 AJA shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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