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AU53 VLW

2003 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,611 mi
Last recorded158,611 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 158,611 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 158,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 143,904 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 134,065 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 115,140 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 99,254 miles

engine management light on

exhaust heat shield lose

Pass 27 Nov 2009 84,177 miles

Adv:Dirt shield missing from O/S/R Brake caliper

Fail 27 Nov 2009 84,177 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 69,466 miles

rear tyres worn on inside edges (3.0mm)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 55,028 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 39,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Dec 2006 39,508 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 VLW is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VLW, 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 VLW registered?

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

Is AU53 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 VLW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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