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BD52 UZW

2003 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

157,855 mi
Last recorded157,855 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 UZW
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 157,855 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 157,855 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 150,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 144,834 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 138,816 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate loose

Pass 21 Oct 2017 137,924 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension shocker slight misting of oil

Rear Lower registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 16 Oct 2017 132,972 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper suspension shocker slight misting of oil

Rear Lower registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Oct 2016 124,240 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust tail mounting rubber broken

Fail 17 Oct 2016 124,240 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust tail mounting rubber broken

Pass 30 Sep 2015 114,882 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 114,882 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 108,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 108,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 98,334 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 90,341 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 81,906 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 74,626 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 62,891 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine management light on

Fail 12 Oct 2009 62,891 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

enging management light on

Pass 24 Nov 2008 53,294 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 51,155 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 51,155 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 43,954 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 34,013 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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BD52 UZW is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BD52 UZW, 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 BD52 UZW registered?

BD52 UZW is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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