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B5 GJT

2003 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

128,316 mi
Last recorded128,316 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 GJT
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 128,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 127,216 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 125,986 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Top & bottom rear shock bushings cracked & perished

Pass 11 Oct 2022 124,943 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 123,887 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 123,887 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 122,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between centre & tailpipe corroded ,gasket exposed & blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 121,474 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2018 119,326 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

drivers sun visor can not be secured in the closed position.

exhaust system very corroded, gasket exposed

Pass 28 Sep 2017 116,400 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 112,552 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 108,785 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 108,785 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 105,730 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 102,461 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 99,353 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 96,777 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 90,600 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 79,200 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 62,754 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 50,719 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2008 50,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 21 Oct 2006 32,829 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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B5 GJT is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 B5 GJT, 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 B5 GJT registered?

B5 GJT is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is B5 GJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 GJT shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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