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AO03 WHR

2003 Toyota RAV4

Beige Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

73,002 mi
Last recorded73,002 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 WHR
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 73,002 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 73,002 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s and n/s has no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective o/s and n/s has no beam pattern due to lenses deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 119,276 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s headlamp lenses deteriorated. (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 119,274 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner sill area corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s and n/s outer sill corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s inner sill corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s headlamp lenses deteriorated. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 118,225 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 118,225 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer flange corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronrt and rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 116,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer flange cracked and has a slight blow (7.1.2)

Front brake pads low

Rear brake discs corroded and pads low

Fail 27 Jun 2017 116,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer flange cracked and has a slight blow (7.1.2)

Front brake pads low

Rear brake discs corroded and pads low

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer fluid topped up to pass (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 113,430 miles

Rear brake discs pitted

Fail 4 Jul 2016 113,430 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 12 Jun 2015 109,678 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 109,876 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 105,453 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 105,453 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 97,839 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 88,899 miles

Advise o/s rear tyre badly worn and near legal limits on inner edge.

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 88,899 miles

Advise o/s rear tyre badly worn and near legal limits on inner edge.

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 81,208 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 81,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 73,002 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 30 Jun 2009 63,710 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 63,655 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 55,321 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 55,321 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 28 Jun 2007 45,326 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 36,244 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 36,243 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)

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 WHR is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Beige with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AO03 WHR, 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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AO03 WHR is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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