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AY53 HRC

2003 Toyota RAV4

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

87,945 mi
Last recorded87,945 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 HRC
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 87,945 miles

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

parts under vehicle corroding / deteriorating

Pass 2 Oct 2024 82,337 miles

brakes feel spongey (soft)

Pass 28 Sep 2023 77,743 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both / lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 73,808 miles

headlight patterns deteriorating ,,, lens

Pass 2 Oct 2021 69,187 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 65,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 62,462 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 58,314 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 55,168 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 51,101 miles

rear tyres worn/deteriorating

Pass 9 Apr 2015 47,150 miles

front brakes worn

rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 7 Apr 2014 42,894 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

parts under vehicle corroding

Pass 2 Apr 2013 38,061 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel tank corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2012 33,317 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 33,317 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 28,208 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 28,082 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 28,082 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 26,047 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2009 23,306 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 20,985 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 19,858 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 15,152 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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AY53 HRC is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 AY53 HRC, 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

How do I check the history of AY53 HRC?

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What year was AY53 HRC registered?

AY53 HRC is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 6 December 2003.

Is AY53 HRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY53 HRC shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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