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AC03 HPN

2003 Toyota RAV4

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

117,126 mi
Last recorded117,126 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 HPN
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 117,126 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))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Back corner behind wheel arch inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 111,743 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 106,031 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 101,528 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 101,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) Inner rack arm (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2017 96,500 miles

Nearside Front inner tie rod slightly play

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 92,695 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

play in n/s/front inner rack joint advise replacement

Pass 11 Apr 2016 89,131 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 85,684 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jun 2015 85,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 83,855 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 81,585 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 81,585 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 78,168 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 75,061 miles

NSR tyre punctured

excessive corrosion around exhaust joints but no leak of gases

front brakes starting to bind

rear wiper split

Pass 26 Sep 2011 73,133 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 72,261 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 62,869 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 62,863 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 54,288 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 44,181 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 37,727 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 31,519 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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AC03 HPN is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AC03 HPN, 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.

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What year was AC03 HPN registered?

AC03 HPN is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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