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BD03 VSA

2003 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,534 mi
Last recorded82,534 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 VSA
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 82,534 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

em light on

rear exhaust joint heavly corroded

some deteration to front head lamps

some movement in steering rack bushes

Fail 2 Aug 2016 82,525 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged Both (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Eml light on

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Slight leak from rear exhaust joint and very heavily corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2015 76,223 miles

Both front wiper blades worn and starting to smear

Centre to rear exhaust joint badly corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

MIL indecates fault

Fail 5 Aug 2015 76,218 miles

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

Both front wiper blades worn and starting to smear

Centre to rear exhaust joint badly corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

MIL indecates fault

Pass 7 Aug 2014 69,789 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 61,101 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 56,151 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 56,151 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 49,476 miles

slight travel to foot brake

wipers split but still clear the screen

Pass 17 Jun 2010 40,200 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 33,834 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 27,653 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 23,091 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 18,026 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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BD03 VSA is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BD03 VSA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD03 VSA registered?

BD03 VSA is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is BD03 VSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 VSA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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