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AU53 VFG

2003 Toyota RAV4

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

72,579 mi
Last recorded72,579 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 VFG
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 72,579 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides 2X /nearside&offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides 2X /nearside&offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides 2X /nearside&offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 71,174 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 67,642 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 65,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 63,606 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 62,739 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 61,480 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 61,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 60,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all tyres perished

Pass 11 Oct 2017 58,200 miles

All 4 tyres perished

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 58,200 miles

All 4 tyres perished

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 56,870 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 16 Sep 2015 58,234 miles

all tyres cracked and perished

Fail 16 Sep 2015 53,234 miles

Anti-roll bar inappropriately repaired upside down (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

all tyres cracked and perished

Pass 24 Sep 2014 51,605 miles

MIDDLE BOX CORRODED

REAR BOX CORRODED

Pass 27 Sep 2013 49,196 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 46,600 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 45,074 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 39,363 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 32,422 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 24,816 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 14,674 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 4,095 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 VFG is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VFG, 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 VFG is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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