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BC03 BND

2003 Toyota RAV4

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

136,666 mi
Last recorded136,666 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 BND
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 136,666 miles

engine management light on

exhaust system poor condition mid pipe/rear silencer

Fail 12 Oct 2021 136,666 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

engine management light on

exhaust system poor condition mid pipe/rear silencer

Pass 21 Oct 2020 134,013 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 134,013 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected trailing arm mount area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2019 127,483 miles

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2018 121,096 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 115,759 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 115,759 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 108,861 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 102,428 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 95,122 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 95,122 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 88,210 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 88,210 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine managment light on

Pass 4 May 2012 80,722 miles

o/s/f tyre side wall damage

Pass 14 May 2011 74,306 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 68,516 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 61,670 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 55,074 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 48,682 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 42,524 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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BC03 BND is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BC03 BND, 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 BC03 BND registered?

BC03 BND is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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