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BD53 UKJ

2003 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,165 mi
Last recorded32,165 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 UKJ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 32,165 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 31,268 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 29,983 miles

Tyres (all) cracking/perishing slightly

Pass 6 Nov 2017 28,912 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

both front wipers split but clearing screen

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 8 Nov 2016 27,798 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 26,534 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 26,534 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 25,204 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 25,204 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 23,810 miles

Engine warning light is on

Front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Nov 2012 22,324 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 1 Nov 2011 20,918 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 19,077 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 17,428 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 17,428 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 15,328 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 12,827 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 9,779 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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BD53 UKJ is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UKJ, 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 BD53 UKJ registered?

BD53 UKJ is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is BD53 UKJ safe to buy?

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