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BN53 KZR

2003 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,317 mi
Last recorded112,317 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 KZR
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 112,317 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 108,260 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 106,189 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arm's (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arm's (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 104,426 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 101,288 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 99,127 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 96,899 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 96,899 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 92,413 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 88,865 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 85,321 miles

rear exhaust joint corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 15 Dec 2015 80,535 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2015 80,535 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nail in o\s\r tyres

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2014 76,182 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 71,210 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 66,169 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer badly corroded around joint

Fail 18 Dec 2012 66,169 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer badly corroded around joint

Pass 3 Dec 2011 61,933 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 58,063 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 54,299 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 51,647 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 41,872 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge- close to wear bars

Pass 8 Sep 2007 32,545 miles

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

front tyres getting low

Pass 15 Sep 2006 21,925 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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BN53 KZR is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BN53 KZR, 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 BN53 KZR registered?

BN53 KZR is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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