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BF53 ZGB

2003 Toyota RAV4

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

114,471 mi
Last recorded114,471 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 ZGB
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 114,471 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 112,723 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 110,375 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all at various places (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded ALL FRONT AND REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both ns and os: floor pan / chassis leg areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH NS AND OS BEFORE FLEXY HOSES (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os: floor pan / chassis leg areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os: floor pan, floor to sill, chassis leg areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH ns and os cracking + MRF 2018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to underbody components and panels

side steps limiting access to prescribed areas

Pass 18 Jan 2023 106,178 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2022 104,167 miles

front springs corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2021 101,911 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear lower brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2020 99,606 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear lower (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 96,967 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/70R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 96,967 miles

Drive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/70R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 94,525 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 92,040 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 52,739 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 18 Dec 2015 85,117 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 75,909 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 68,703 miles

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

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

advise all tyres worn edges

Pass 8 Jan 2013 61,771 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 55,247 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 48,416 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 39,928 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 39,928 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 34,528 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 34,528 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 28,255 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 21,871 miles

both frt tyres worn on outer edges

engine management light on

Pass 29 Aug 2006 37,708 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 ZGB is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 BF53 ZGB, 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 ZGB is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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