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BD53 NHL

2003 Toyota RAV4

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

198,316 mi
Last recorded198,316 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 NHL
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 198,316 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear oil residue

Pass 16 Mar 2018 191,026 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 2,000mile left (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 185,518 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 182,200 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 177,627 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 173,680 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 169,241 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion n/s/r steel brake pipe close to joint with rear flexi

Pass 15 May 2013 169,241 miles

corrosion n/s/r steel brake pipe close to joint with rear flexi

Pass 30 Apr 2012 164,320 miles

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

Front number plate starting to fade.

Heat shield insecure on cat.

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight corrosion to o/s/rear disc.

Fail 7 May 2011 158,640 miles

e.m.l on

front brake discs worn

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 158,640 miles

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

e.m.l on

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 May 2010 152,556 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

e.m.l on

Pass 21 Jan 2009 142,256 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 129,511 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2007 103,288 miles

Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

front & rear brake pads worn thin

front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

slight movement in steering rack mountings

Pass 25 Jan 2007 103,288 miles

front & rear brake pads worn thin

front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

slight movement in steering rack mountings

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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BD53 NHL is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BD53 NHL, 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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BD53 NHL is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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