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AY53 KPL

2003 Toyota RAV4

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

147,530 mi
Last recorded147,530 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 KPL
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 147,530 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine management light on

Pass 17 Jan 2023 136,115 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 127,405 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 110,277 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 110,277 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 96,937 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy by tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy by tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 96,083 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 95,063 miles

Nearside Rear Inner axle oil seal leak

Pass 8 Aug 2016 93,415 miles

Nearside Front scatching sound from wheel backplate?

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear slight driveshaft oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2015 89,293 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 85,052 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 6 Aug 2013 81,584 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 72,953 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 59,017 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 54,620 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 48,158 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 41,526 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 34,023 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 25,922 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 KPL is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 KPL, 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 AY53 KPL registered?

AY53 KPL is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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