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B86 MAY

2003 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,047 mi
Last recorded116,047 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB86 MAY
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 116,047 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 111,314 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 111,314 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 107,027 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 102,726 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin uneven brake pads across axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 102,726 miles

Central Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin uneven brake pads across axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 96,858 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 91,164 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 87,192 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 77,582 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 71,540 miles

Auxiliary drive belt deteriorating

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust connection corroded and leaking slightly

Pass 12 Jan 2017 69,165 miles

Auxiliary drive belt cracking

Offside front brake binding slightly

Rear Exhaust joint badly corroded, secure and not leaking

Pass 15 Jan 2016 66,858 miles

power steering fluid level close to minimum - no leaks seen.

Pass 6 Jan 2015 64,229 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 60,573 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 58,001 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 58,001 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 54,449 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 54,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 52,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Dec 2010 52,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 49,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 43,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 43,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 38,168 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 27,837 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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B86 MAY 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 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B86 MAY, 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 B86 MAY registered?

B86 MAY is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 10 June 2003.

Is B86 MAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B86 MAY shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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