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AJ53 UHZ

2003 Toyota RAV4

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

89,349 mi
Last recorded89,349 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 UHZ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2023 89,349 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake excessively binding Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 88,830 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 88,830 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 88,767 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 88,592 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 85,541 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut top mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Ragged edge on wheel arch covered with tape.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut top mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 85,521 miles

Nearside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Flex hose on front to rear pipe at rear suspension. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension strut top mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Flex hose at rear calliper. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Only 46 kgf recorded. (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing is corroded and holed with ragged edges. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Strut top mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Flex hose at rear calliper. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Flex hose on front to rear pipe at rear suspension. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 81,320 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 81,320 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 77,358 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 77,358 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 72,625 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear crossmember slightly corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2015 67,570 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 64,621 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 61,606 miles

Offside rear tail light lense has a crack but not affecting light

Fail 27 Aug 2013 61,559 miles

Rear Brake stationary pin locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside rear tail light lense has a crack but not affecting light

Pass 11 Sep 2012 57,865 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 57,829 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust heat shield is hitting the propshaft

Pass 13 Sep 2011 52,934 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 52,934 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 46,633 miles

Both front brakes slightly tight to turn

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)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 46,633 miles

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

Both front brakes slightly tight to turn

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)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 39,330 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 39,330 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 32,905 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 32,877 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 27,577 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 20,742 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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AJ53 UHZ is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 AJ53 UHZ, 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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AJ53 UHZ is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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