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BG03 OTX

2003 Toyota RAV4

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

110,773 mi
Last recorded110,773 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 OTX
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 110,773 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 110,773 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 108,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 108,487 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 106,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

surface corrosion to body underside

Pass 3 Oct 2019 103,517 miles

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

rear exhaust flange joint corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2019 103,456 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2356016 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear exhaust flange joint corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2018 99,607 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 99,597 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 95,394 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 91,261 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 81,501 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 72,290 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 67,092 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine lamp is on

gear box oil leak

rear axle, rear mounting is bent and rubber is splitting

Pass 9 Oct 2012 64,137 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 59,954 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 56,410 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 50,777 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 44,750 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 44,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2007 35,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 35,766 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 21,701 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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BG03 OTX is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BG03 OTX, 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 BG03 OTX registered?

BG03 OTX is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 23 April 2003.

Is BG03 OTX safe to buy?

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