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AK03 HZV

2003 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

175,844 mi
Last recorded175,844 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 HZV
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2025 175,844 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central prop-shaft bearing rubber worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Apr 2024 167,607 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s/f and o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both metal fuel tank straps corroding

Fail 2 Apr 2024 167,607 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction also affecting emissions (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits possibly due to engine management fault (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s/f and o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both metal fuel tank straps corroding

Pass 14 Mar 2023 160,974 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 160,974 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 156,199 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 156,199 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underside as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underside as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 151,916 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 151,916 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 148,469 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 141,310 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 134,110 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 126,418 miles

rear silencer corroded and blowing.

Pass 13 Apr 2016 116,063 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 105,964 miles

front discs corroded on inside edges.

Pass 11 Apr 2014 96,018 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 86,460 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 78,451 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 72,731 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 68,383 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 64,468 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 53,082 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 42,486 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 31,436 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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AK03 HZV is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AK03 HZV, 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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AK03 HZV is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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