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AK03 ZKV

2003 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,787 mi
Last recorded142,787 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 ZKV
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 142,787 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 139,162 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 135,223 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 135,223 miles

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

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 132,806 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 132,806 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 121,527 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 121,522 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 115,180 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 109,774 miles

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

Rear prop shaft uj worn

Pass 25 Jan 2016 101,365 miles

Front tyres are both slightley perished

Pass 28 Jan 2015 93,343 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 93,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F tread worn low on both edges, only just acceptable

Rear exhaust pipe cracked.

Pass 3 Feb 2014 83,401 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 80,192 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2012 78,865 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 74,791 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 74,791 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 69,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 69,386 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 63,198 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 55,855 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 44,671 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 44,106 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 ZKV is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK03 ZKV, 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 AK03 ZKV registered?

AK03 ZKV is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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