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AU53 VLM

2003 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,408 mi
Last recorded85,408 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 VLM
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 85,408 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 85,408 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 82,601 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 82,601 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 79,174 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 73,834 miles

Rear exhaust joints corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2016 69,984 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 66,548 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 63,180 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 58,833 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 58,833 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 54,892 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 50,102 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 45,341 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 38,382 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 31,219 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 22,856 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 16,017 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 16,017 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 14,846 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 VLM is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VLM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU53 VLM registered?

AU53 VLM is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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