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AD03 BVY

2003 Toyota RAV4

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,957 mi
Last recorded155,957 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 BVY
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 155,957 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 155,957 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer clamp missing/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

headlights dull

Pass 16 Aug 2019 155,127 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose on flange [corroded] (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 155,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose on flange [corroded] (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 154,032 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 152,787 miles

Engine management warning light on

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 139,215 miles

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

engine warning light on

Fail 20 Jun 2016 139,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

engine warning light on

Pass 11 May 2015 115,652 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 11 May 2015 115,652 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 114,217 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 114,191 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 106,814 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 94,228 miles

Engine management lamp on

Pass 2 Mar 2011 83,280 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 71,101 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 58,445 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 43,621 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 29,865 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 14,371 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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AD03 BVY is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AD03 BVY, 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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AD03 BVY is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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