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BF53 ZGU

2003 Toyota RAV4

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,506 mi
Last recorded94,506 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 94,506 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 82,563 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 82,563 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 73,341 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2013 73,286 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 65,035 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 58,921 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 51,731 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 46,134 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 46,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 41,012 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 41,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 35,594 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R seat belt not checked

Pass 15 Sep 2006 23,549 miles

Nearside 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)

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

front brake pads only have around 3000 miles left on them

rear brakes need adjustment

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 ZGU is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF53 ZGU registered?

BF53 ZGU is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is BF53 ZGU safe to buy?

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