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AU53 YFR

2003 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

165,101 mi
Last recorded165,101 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 YFR
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 165,101 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

long travel on parking brake lever

Pass 5 Dec 2017 159,140 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main metal brake pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 159,130 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main metal brake pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 148,583 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

surface rust on rear chassis sections

Pass 10 Dec 2015 136,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake back plates rusty

both rear tyres wearing uneven

oil leek

small chips in front windscreen

Pass 29 Nov 2014 123,884 miles

n/s/front tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in n/s/front anti-roll bar link

Pass 4 Dec 2013 113,448 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 104,571 miles

n /s+o/s headlight beam pattern poor

Fail 1 Dec 2012 104,571 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

n /s+o/s headlight beam pattern poor

Pass 1 Nov 2011 91,820 miles

slight play in n/s o/s front bottom ball joints

slight play in steering rack mountings

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to protective coating

Pass 5 Nov 2010 78,537 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 68,886 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake pads low

slight movement in steering rack mounting bushes

unable to check n/s/reare safety belt fully due to child seat fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2009 68,886 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)

rear brake pads low

slight movement in steering rack mounting bushes

unable to check n/s/reare safety belt fully due to child seat fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2008 60,246 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 50,533 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 37,821 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 YFR is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YFR, 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 YFR registered?

AU53 YFR is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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