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AO53 ZVH

2003 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

151,279 mi
Last recorded151,279 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 ZVH
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 151,279 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 151,064 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Join (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear seat not present at time of test

Pass 11 Oct 2021 141,373 miles

Back seats removed at time of test.

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Rear. (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 141,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Back seats removed at time of test.

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Rear. (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 133,114 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 133,114 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 121,639 miles

oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2019 121,639 miles

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

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

oil leak

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2018 114,690 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box pinion oil seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (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))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Near and Offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 108,415 miles

under vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2016 102,120 miles

under vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2015 96,991 miles

under vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2014 93,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 88,378 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 83,097 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 77,385 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 70,816 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 61,574 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 49,607 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 31,409 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 21,652 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 15,001 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 ZVH is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZVH, 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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What year was AO53 ZVH registered?

AO53 ZVH is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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