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AO53 EYX

2003 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

184,888 mi
Last recorded184,888 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 EYX
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 184,888 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near and Offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside, HEAVILY DETERIORATED AND WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Near and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 184,885 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake performance unable to be tested metal to metal (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake liner gone of the pad (metal to metal contact) (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened DAMAGED by missing brake liner on the pad (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near and Offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside, HEAVILY DETERIORATED AND WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Near and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 176,463 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Near and Offside, milky (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 176,463 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Near and Offside, milky (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault sensor code circuit cleared (1.6 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 167,792 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both headlamp lenses misting

Fail 22 Mar 2022 167,792 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both headlamp lenses misting

Pass 19 Mar 2021 157,605 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 150,391 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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 25 Mar 2019 143,028 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 143,027 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 130,175 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 130,069 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 125,278 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 120,104 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 114,011 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 109,020 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 109,020 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

gear box oil leak n/s

Pass 22 Nov 2013 106,461 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 95,455 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 87,797 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 78,746 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 68,951 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 55,500 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 43,714 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 32,478 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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AO53 EYX is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AO53 EYX, 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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AO53 EYX is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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