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AU53 OLK

2003 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

163,947 mi
Last recorded163,947 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 OLK
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 163,947 miles

corrosion to underside/body

Fail 28 Jan 2021 163,947 miles

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

corrosion to underside/body

Pass 29 Jan 2020 158,224 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear part offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight corrosion to various places

Pass 22 Jan 2019 151,444 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 151,304 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s&n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2018 146,222 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracks appearing on the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 136,536 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 125,847 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 125,819 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 116,215 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 109,204 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 109,204 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 102,050 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 93,662 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 92,058 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 84,078 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 69,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 69,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 62,641 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 54,831 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 54,831 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 38,202 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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AU53 OLK is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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