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AO52 VXZ

2003 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

166,685 mi
Last recorded166,685 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 VXZ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 166,685 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

rear diff oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2021 166,685 miles

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))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

rear diff oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2020 161,652 miles

corrosion on under side of vehicle

engine has a slight oil leak

front brake discs are worn

nearside rear brake pipe is corroded

nearside rear tyre is cracking in tread

offside rear brake pipe is corroded

rear diff has a oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2020 161,651 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

corrosion on under side of vehicle

engine has a slight oil leak

front brake discs are worn

nearside rear brake pipe is corroded

nearside rear tyre is cracking in tread

offside rear brake pipe is corroded

rear diff has a oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2018 151,569 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front prop seal has a light misting of oil

Headlamps cloudy

NSR driveshaft sealing slightly leaking

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight oil leak from sump area

Pass 19 Dec 2017 145,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box join (7.1.2)

Slight oil leak from rear of engine

Slight oil seep from rear differential

Pass 10 Jan 2017 139,536 miles

oil weep at rear diff

Pass 6 Jan 2016 132,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 125,772 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 118,267 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

center to rear exhaust flange thin and rusty

Pass 9 Jan 2013 109,525 miles

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 13 Jan 2012 101,820 miles

center to rear exhaust flange very rusty and thin

Pass 5 Jan 2011 92,511 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 83,436 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 74,163 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 64,121 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 51,894 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 38,092 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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AO52 VXZ is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AO52 VXZ, 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 AO52 VXZ registered?

AO52 VXZ is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 11 January 2003.

Is AO52 VXZ safe to buy?

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