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AF53 VLE

2003 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,352 mi
Last recorded146,352 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 VLE
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2021 146,352 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 141,946 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 134,315 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 126,213 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 119,576 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 110,752 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 99,142 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 99,142 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 93,655 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

hi level brake light not working

Pass 28 Aug 2012 84,762 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 76,589 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 68,958 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres are worn on the inside edge of tread

splits on wiper blades

Pass 26 Aug 2009 59,783 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 50,609 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 38,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2006 24,669 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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AF53 VLE is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AF53 VLE, 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 AF53 VLE registered?

AF53 VLE is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AF53 VLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 VLE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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