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AY03 ZHM

2003 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

71,810 mi
Last recorded71,810 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 ZHM
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 71,810 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 69,654 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 68,275 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 66,367 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 64,571 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2022 64,570 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres light cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 62,397 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres light cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 62,397 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres light cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 58,668 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 58,665 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 57,560 miles

Corrosion affecting most underbody components and brake pipe ferrules

Pass 25 Jan 2018 56,202 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 54,756 miles

rear axle support mounting rubber bush bonding coming away

Fail 23 Jan 2017 54,730 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre at rear (3.6.B.2c)

rear axle support mounting rubber bush bonding coming away

Pass 12 Feb 2016 52,771 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 50,515 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 21 Feb 2014 47,219 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 44,522 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 41,095 miles

REAR SEATS HAVE BEEN REMOVED. UNABLE TO TEST

Fail 29 Feb 2012 41,095 miles

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

REAR SEATS HAVE BEEN REMOVED. UNABLE TO TEST

Pass 2 Mar 2011 37,681 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 34,716 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 30,567 miles

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

Rear seats not in vehicle when tested, Rear seat belts not checked.

Pass 29 Feb 2008 27,076 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 24,206 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 19,556 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 ZHM is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 ZHM, 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 ZHM registered?

AY03 ZHM is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is AY03 ZHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 ZHM shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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