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AF53 VOG

2003 Toyota RAV4

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

162,051 mi
Last recorded162,051 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 VOG
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 162,051 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 162,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis close to suspension/subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis close to suspension/subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 155,775 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 148,875 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear into flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 139,056 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 138,990 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 128,286 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 28 Sep 2016 118,053 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 114,173 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

covers fitted obscuring some components

slight corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 30 Dec 2014 108,080 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2014 107,965 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 103,749 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 98,493 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 92,905 miles

all four brake discs slightly rusted

o/s & n/s rear tyres wornn on inner edges

Pass 9 Mar 2011 85,773 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 74,478 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 63,920 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 53,899 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 53,384 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 43,846 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 43,846 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2006 43,846 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 VOG is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AF53 VOG, 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 AF53 VOG registered?

AF53 VOG is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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