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BH53 JAH

2003 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

123,526 mi
Last recorded123,526 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBH53 JAH
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 123,526 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 123,515 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Corrosion under vehicle

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 121,336 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 121,316 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 119,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 119,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 117,295 miles

Aircon compressor leak

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 4 Jul 2022 115,093 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside, suspension, and exhaust

rear transfer box sill wet

Fail 4 Jul 2022 115,093 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust joins blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside, suspension, and exhaust

rear transfer box sill wet

Pass 6 Jul 2021 113,346 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 111,347 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust blow at centre pipe

General corrosion to underside

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak front diff output seal

Pass 20 May 2019 106,733 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 101,263 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 87,457 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 77,708 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 72,504 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 67,275 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 62,320 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 56,989 miles

EML light on.

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 51,138 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 45,277 miles

slight corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 30 Jun 2009 39,569 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 33,931 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 27,785 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 16,515 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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BH53 JAH is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 BH53 JAH, 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 BH53 JAH registered?

BH53 JAH is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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