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AJ53 OTA

2003 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

129,130 mi
Last recorded129,130 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 OTA
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 129,130 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 126,057 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 122,939 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 117,695 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 108,242 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 98,991 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 91,066 miles

both side rear brake pipe slightly corroded

front and rear brake padds getting all brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2015 89,035 miles

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

slight corrosion around rear suspension items

Fail 24 Sep 2015 89,017 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

slight corrosion around rear suspension items

Pass 23 Sep 2014 84,929 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise nearside rear tyre inner side wall cracking

Pass 14 Oct 2013 81,198 miles

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

advise exhaust poor condition through corrosion

advise nearside rear tyre inner side wall cracking

Pass 27 Nov 2012 80,992 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 80,992 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 73,924 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 66,062 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 66,062 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 56,348 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 56,348 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 49,215 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 43,493 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 36,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

osf wiper smearing screen

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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AJ53 OTA is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AJ53 OTA, 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 AJ53 OTA registered?

AJ53 OTA is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is AJ53 OTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ53 OTA shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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