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BG53 KWZ

2003 Toyota RAV4

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,741 mi
Last recorded108,741 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 KWZ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 108,741 miles

Both front headlamps starting to deteriorate

Exhaust has minor blow

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicle has a heavily corroded under carriage, ie chassis, brake, suspension pipes

Fail 4 Sep 2023 108,741 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Both front headlamps starting to deteriorate

Exhaust has minor blow

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicle has a heavily corroded under carriage, ie chassis, brake, suspension pipes

Pass 12 Aug 2022 105,277 miles

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

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

under body components and chassis is heavily corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2022 105,277 miles

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

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

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

under body components and chassis is heavily corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2017 105,256 miles

engine light on

rear differential rubber support bush split

Fail 24 Jan 2017 105,256 miles

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

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

engine light on

Pass 15 Dec 2015 104,710 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 104,710 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.480 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 1.20 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 104,304 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 92,704 miles

Corrosion on rear brake disc's

Pass 26 Sep 2011 83,448 miles

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

corrosion rear brake disc's

Pass 16 Sep 2010 75,125 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 75,125 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 66,449 miles

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

Corrosion rear brake discs outer face

Pass 20 Sep 2008 56,636 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 56,636 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 46,425 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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BG53 KWZ is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BG53 KWZ, 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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BG53 KWZ is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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