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BF53 OUU

2003 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

121,072 mi
Last recorded121,072 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 OUU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 121,072 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 115,606 miles

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

underbody covered underseal

Fail 11 Nov 2023 115,606 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

underbody covered underseal

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 111,020 miles

under body covered in under seal

Fail 10 Nov 2022 111,020 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under body covered in under seal

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 106,814 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 104,061 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 96,612 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Apr 2019 96,612 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2018 92,497 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 92,497 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 89,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 83,993 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded section of the front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded section of the front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 83,993 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded section of the front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded section of the front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 78,206 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 78,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 71,368 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 71,368 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 63,485 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 56,661 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 49,297 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 43,714 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 38,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Sep 2008 34,067 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 29,343 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Aug 2006 24,743 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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BF53 OUU is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BF53 OUU, 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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BF53 OUU is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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