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BF53 ZGL

2003 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

168,192 mi
Last recorded168,192 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 ZGL
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 168,192 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fading badly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 168,192 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fading badly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 156,985 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 156,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 152,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just legal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 152,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just legal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 147,314 miles

Rear revers lamp not working

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 142,501 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 142,501 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 138,313 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight , rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 131,476 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 123,428 miles

headlamp lenses deteriorated,images slightly incorrect

Pass 16 Dec 2016 115,943 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 115,943 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 105,264 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 93,327 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 80,515 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade rubber deteriorated

Fail 30 Jul 2013 80,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

rear wiper blade rubber deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2012 73,506 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 67,042 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 63,170 miles

uneven wear rear tyres

Fail 13 Jul 2010 63,160 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

uneven wear rear tyres

Pass 19 Jun 2009 59,400 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 53,435 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 43,964 miles

movement steering rack mountings

Fail 14 Sep 2007 43,601 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)

movement steering rack mountings † †scuff on front bumper

Pass 11 Sep 2006 30,431 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 30,431 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

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 ZGL is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 ZGL, 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 ZGL is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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