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AU53 NTL

2003 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

115,545 mi
Last recorded115,545 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 NTL
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 115,545 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 107,102 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 107,102 miles

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))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 100,770 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides rear trailing arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.

Pass 7 Sep 2021 91,647 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 91,643 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 89,750 miles

Nearside Front 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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all underneath slightly corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2019 87,714 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 87,712 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 86,120 miles

both rear suspension arms are slightly corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2018 86,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake pipe flexible ferrule corroded

Nearside Rear brake pipe flexible ferrule corroded

Offside Front brake pipe flexible ferrule corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe flexible ferrule corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2017 83,601 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 81,476 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 79,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 76,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 74,151 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 71,018 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 67,154 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

surface corosion on exhausts joints

Fail 30 Aug 2011 67,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre is worn on its edges. Centre to rear exhaust joint is very rusty.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 61,519 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 54,168 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 47,608 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 39,174 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 28,560 miles

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

both rear seats missing at time of test

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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AU53 NTL is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AU53 NTL, 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 AU53 NTL registered?

AU53 NTL is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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