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AY53 YKA

2003 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

119,147 mi
Last recorded119,147 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 YKA
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 119,147 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 119,147 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 114,608 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 114,608 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 108,631 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 104,184 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box to mid pipe very corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 99,045 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 90,147 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 82,862 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 77,301 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 68,799 miles

both front tyres low on edges.

Pass 17 Sep 2015 61,074 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 52,548 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 46,825 miles

Both front brake discs lipped

Pass 11 Sep 2012 41,620 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 36,397 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 30,641 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Sep 2009 24,387 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 18,183 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 13,162 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 7,141 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 YKA is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YKA, 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 YKA registered?

AY53 YKA is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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