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AO52 WJC

2003 Toyota RAV4

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

74,620 mi
Last recorded74,620 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 WJC
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 74,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 74,620 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 71,604 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 71,604 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 68,273 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and is slightly cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and is slightly cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 63,797 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and is worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and is worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 58,788 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 58,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 51,081 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 43,480 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 35,122 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 34,189 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 32,791 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 30,733 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 27,742 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 27,742 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 26,640 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 24,043 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 21,493 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 19,248 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 17,721 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 16,076 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 15,679 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 13,148 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 9,425 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 WJC is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 WJC, 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 AO52 WJC registered?

AO52 WJC is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 10 January 2003.

Is AO52 WJC safe to buy?

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