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BN03 MGX

2003 Toyota RAV4

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,563 mi
Last recorded155,563 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 MGX
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 155,563 miles

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

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

both rear suspension arm front bush slightly deteriorated

rear diff bushes deteriorated

Fail 8 Nov 2021 155,555 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

both rear suspension arm front bush slightly deteriorated

rear diff bushes deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2020 148,638 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 133,434 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 124,768 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 121,048 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 121,048 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 115,652 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

engine light on dash

Fail 30 Mar 2016 115,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

engine light on dash

Pass 17 Apr 2015 110,674 miles

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

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

engine light on

Pass 16 Apr 2014 101,974 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 95,696 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 88,045 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 88,045 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 80,341 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 74,097 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 65,473 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 59,242 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 54,544 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 46,860 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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BN03 MGX is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BN03 MGX, 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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BN03 MGX is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 30 March 2003.

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