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AJ52 TYT

2003 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

136,169 mi
Last recorded136,169 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 TYT
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2024 136,169 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 131,337 miles

Corrosion to underside of body and other components

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 127,052 miles

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

Offside Rear Differential mount deteriorated

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

Various underside components corroded.

Pass 24 Jan 2022 123,864 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 123,861 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Both (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both require lenses mopped or replaced (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 120,710 miles

Offside Rear Diff bush worn allowing movement

Fail 23 Dec 2020 120,691 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both lenses now cleaned (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Diff bush worn allowing movement

Fail 18 Dec 2020 120,682 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened discs face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2020 120,102 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 120,102 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 115,837 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 112,084 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 112,084 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 109,981 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 109,974 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear scilencer (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 108,343 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 108,335 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 105,702 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 103,337 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 5 Dec 2013 103,327 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 3 Dec 2012 95,115 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 84,822 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 77,066 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 26 Nov 2009 66,906 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 8 Dec 2008 57,702 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 57,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 47,442 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front number plate stained

Rear brake pads low

Small chip on windscreen

n/s/f tyre 3-4mm

n/s/r tyre 3-4mm

o/s/f tyre 3-4mm

o/s/r tyre 5-6mm

Pass 4 Dec 2006 36,991 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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AJ52 TYT is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ52 TYT, 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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AJ52 TYT is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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