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BF53 OVB

2003 Toyota RAV4

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,975 mi
Last recorded159,975 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 OVB
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 159,975 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 155,673 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

slight play in steering rack mounting bush

Fail 23 Feb 2018 155,673 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

slight play in steering rack mounting bush

Pass 1 Mar 2017 150,986 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

slight play in steering rack mounting bush

Fail 25 Feb 2017 150,952 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

slight play in steering rack mounting bush

Pass 20 Feb 2016 145,816 miles

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

o/s front seat belt slightly fluffed

slight play in steering rack mounting bush

Fail 13 Feb 2016 145,717 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance dull (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

o/s front seat belt slightly fluffed

slight play in steering rack mounting bush

Pass 2 Mar 2015 139,376 miles

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

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

o/s front seat belt slightly fluffed

o/s front side light slightly dull

steering rack mounting bush slight play

Fail 28 Feb 2015 139,376 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

o/s front seat belt slightly fluffed

o/s front side light slightly dull

steering rack mounting bush slight play

Pass 27 Feb 2014 132,365 miles

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

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

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

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

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

drivers seat belt slightly fluffed

n/s front tyre slightly scuffed outer side wall

number plate light slightly out of line

o/s front side light slightly dull

steering rack mounting bush slight play

Pass 28 Feb 2013 124,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

drivers seat belt slightly fluffed

n/s front tyre outer side wall slightly deteriorated

rear number plate light slightly out of line

slight play in steering rack mounting bush

Pass 7 Feb 2012 118,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Mar 2011 113,398 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 106,301 miles

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

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

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

front & rear brake pads becoming low

Pass 7 Feb 2009 100,792 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 93,178 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 84,308 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 64,636 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 OVB is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BF53 OVB, 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 OVB is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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