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BF53 WZX

2003 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

134,522 mi
Last recorded134,522 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 WZX
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 134,522 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 131,446 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 127,060 miles

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 127,060 miles

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 121,915 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 118,479 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 115,095 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 108,088 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 108,088 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 100,477 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 100,477 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 96,814 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 92,765 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has nail

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 92,765 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has nail

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 88,132 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 85,519 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 82,321 miles

Headlamp Aim level Switch Missing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 21 Aug 2012 82,321 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp Aim level Switch Missing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Sep 2011 62,911 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 62,911 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 41,461 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 41,461 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 34,855 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 27,255 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 19,568 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 16,500 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 WZX is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Black 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 WZX, 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 BF53 WZX registered?

BF53 WZX is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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