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BK03 XXP

2003 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,958 mi
Last recorded86,958 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 XXP
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 86,958 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake discs corroded also (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody components corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2026 86,950 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake discs corroded also (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody components corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2025 84,734 miles

ALL TYRES CRACKING

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Braking Faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

UNDERBODY CORRODED FRONT/REAR

Pass 2 Apr 2024 82,250 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 79,634 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 76,680 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 76,680 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 74,407 miles

Nearside Rear rattle clip missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened unable to see pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2021 74,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear rattle clip missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened unable to see pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2020 72,296 miles

Engine light on

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle and its components on the underside are showing signs of heavy surface corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2019 69,407 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 69,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 67,573 miles

both head lamp images deteriorating

both head lamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 9 Feb 2017 66,187 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 66,187 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 64,019 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 61,071 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 59,073 miles

SOME CORROSION ON N/S REAR BRAKE DISC

Fail 13 Feb 2014 59,073 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

SOME CORROSION ON N/S REAR BRAKE DISC

SPLITS IN POWER STEERING DRIVE BELT

Pass 15 Feb 2013 57,293 miles

centre exhaust rubber mountings perished

Pass 7 Mar 2012 55,381 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 55,381 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 52,961 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 46,293 miles

Advise engine check light on

Pass 8 Oct 2009 41,480 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 34,267 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 23,970 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 13,267 miles

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

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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BK03 XXP is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK03 XXP, 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 BK03 XXP registered?

BK03 XXP is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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