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BN53 SXJ

2003 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

137,841 mi
Last recorded137,841 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 137,841 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 131,138 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 131,138 miles

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))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill and closing panel. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 126,007 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 126,007 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 121,239 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 121,239 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 112,836 miles

oil leak rear differential

Fail 26 Jun 2019 112,836 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

oil leak rear differential

Pass 25 Jun 2018 105,799 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 99,856 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 93,499 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

engine management light staying on

Pass 26 Jun 2015 87,841 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 83,957 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 83,957 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 81,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 73,579 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 62,565 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 58,080 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)

Fail 15 Oct 2010 58,080 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 49,598 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 49,598 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 39,982 miles

sunvisor missing

Pass 17 Oct 2007 31,043 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 20,397 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 SXJ 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 72%.

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 BN53 SXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN53 SXJ?

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What year was BN53 SXJ registered?

BN53 SXJ is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is BN53 SXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 SXJ shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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