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AO53 FWK

2003 Toyota RAV4

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

130,661 mi
Last recorded130,661 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 FWK
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 130,661 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 114,980 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 97,300 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 82,008 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 82,008 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 71,052 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 68,801 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 67,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 66,670 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 66,665 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 66,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 65,319 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 64,917 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 63,407 miles

rear brake disc's badly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2011 60,333 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 57,343 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 54,234 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 47,494 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 40,998 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 40,968 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm †both rear tyres below 1.6 mm inner edges

Pass 22 Aug 2006 33,688 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 FWK is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AO53 FWK, 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 AO53 FWK registered?

AO53 FWK is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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