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BK53 LJK

2003 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

226,117 mi
Last recorded226,117 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 LJK
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 226,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 221,039 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 2 Oct 2020 221,039 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 210,197 miles

no rear seats fitted

rear brake discs inner faces rusting / pitted

Pass 26 Jul 2018 196,152 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 196,147 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

off side front tyre inner shoulder bald and very close to limits

Pass 4 Jul 2017 180,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 163,307 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 146,988 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 130,127 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Jun 2013 82,038 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 96,260 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 77,961 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 60,204 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 50,860 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 42,578 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 35,152 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 27,425 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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BK53 LJK is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 BK53 LJK, 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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BK53 LJK is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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