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BP53 FMJ

2003 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

101,959 mi
Last recorded101,959 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 FMJ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 101,959 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack mounting bushes slightly worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 98,090 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 94,665 miles

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

transfer box slight leak

Fail 15 Dec 2020 94,665 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

transfer box slight leak

Pass 12 Dec 2019 91,800 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 91,800 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 88,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 84,063 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 79,637 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 74,935 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 70,468 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 66,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 61,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 56,225 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 50,638 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 43,879 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 37,547 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2007 29,987 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2007 29,987 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 19,040 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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BP53 FMJ is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BP53 FMJ, 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 BP53 FMJ registered?

BP53 FMJ is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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