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AO53 ZLK

2003 Toyota RAV4

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

212,994 mi
Last recorded212,994 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 212,994 miles

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))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 205,754 miles

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))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 199,971 miles

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

Offside Rear Reflector damaged

Rear suspension components corroded but not sufficiently weakened

Pass 24 Nov 2021 190,974 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 190,974 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 186,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector damaged

floorpan corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2020 186,949 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 183,157 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 187,157 miles

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))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 174,810 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 174,810 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 165,139 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 165,139 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2016 157,747 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 157,619 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 147,434 miles

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)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 147,434 miles

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)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 135,197 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 122,007 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 108,514 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 108,514 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 96,837 miles

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)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 96,837 miles

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)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 83,571 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 71,349 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 58,346 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 48,735 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 40,718 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 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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