MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
212,994 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlight lenses deteriorated/discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to legal limit 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Reflector damaged
Rear suspension components corroded but not sufficiently weakened
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear reflector damaged
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
vehicle floorpan & inner sills corroded
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear reflector damaged
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
vehicle floorpan & inner sills corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear reflector damaged
floorpan corroded
Steering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork bushes worn out (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear reflector damaged
floorpan corroded
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Towbar component excessively worn (6.1.6 (b) (i))
Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Toyota RAV4?
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AO53 ZLK is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 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 ZLK, 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 ZLK is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 30 November 2003.
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