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AY03 YFV

2003 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,229 mi
Last recorded122,229 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 YFV
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 122,229 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 122,220 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2016 121,292 miles

Front and rear exhaust corroded

Nearside Front brake caliper modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 116,245 miles

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

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

Oil leak

engine light on

Pass 11 Mar 2014 108,827 miles

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 12 Mar 2013 100,983 miles

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

Oil leak

engine light on

Pass 29 Feb 2012 98,381 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 98,381 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 95,395 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 95,395 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 87,697 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 68,682 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 27 Feb 2008 57,891 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 43,124 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 32,566 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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AY03 YFV is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AY03 YFV, 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 AY03 YFV registered?

AY03 YFV is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 8 March 2003.

Is AY03 YFV safe to buy?

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