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AU53 YFW

2003 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

116,684 mi
Last recorded116,684 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 116,684 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 115,516 miles

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

steering rack has slight play in fixing bushes

Pass 14 Sep 2018 111,355 miles

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

steering rack slight play in fixing bushes

Pass 26 Sep 2017 107,347 miles

all brake pipes and under body covered in thick grease

rear tyres perished

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 23 Sep 2016 104,779 miles

entire underneath is covered in grease inc brake pipes

Pass 29 Sep 2015 101,280 miles

all components covered in grease inc under body

Fail 25 Sep 2015 101,185 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all components covered in grease inc under body

Pass 29 Sep 2014 98,971 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 98,163 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 91,092 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 82,484 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 77,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 69,256 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 62,769 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 55,230 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 47,052 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 36,490 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 YFW is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YFW, 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 YFW registered?

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

Is AU53 YFW safe to buy?

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