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AO03 BGZ

2003 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,836 mi
Last recorded93,836 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 BGZ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 93,836 miles

drivers seat slight movement in base

exhaust system corroded and previous repair

front coil springs corroded

general underbody corroding

oil residue on engine and gearbox

Fail 29 Mar 2016 93,836 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

drivers seat slight movement in base

exhaust system corroded and previous repair

front coil springs corroded

general underbody corroding

oil residue on engine and gearbox

Pass 23 Apr 2015 86,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear tyres cracking and perished

oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2015 86,979 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear tyres cracking and perished

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2014 78,135 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 76,882 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 76,882 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 71,934 miles

Front tyres 2.5mm(2354/60/16h)

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Front brake pads 80% worn.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 63,988 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 62,941 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 51,090 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 43,948 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 38,854 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 34,040 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 31,611 miles

front brakes binding slightly †

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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AO03 BGZ is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO03 BGZ, 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 AO03 BGZ registered?

AO03 BGZ is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is AO03 BGZ safe to buy?

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