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BT52 VJE

2003 Toyota RAV4

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,538 mi
Last recorded132,538 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 VJE
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 132,538 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 132,537 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 123,322 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Aug 2016 115,859 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

EML warning on

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Aug 2016 115,859 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

EML warning on

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Aug 2015 104,786 miles

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

eml on

Fail 12 Aug 2015 104,786 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

eml on

Pass 28 Aug 2014 99,747 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 99,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 92,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Aug 2013 92,249 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 83,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre sidewalls perised

n/s/r bumper damaged

o/s/f diver seat joint has play

o/s/r exhaust joint corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2011 79,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front mirror cracked

Pass 5 Oct 2010 75,039 miles

n/s wiper split on end

Fail 5 Oct 2010 75,039 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

n/s wiper split on end

Pass 19 Sep 2009 72,559 miles

rear exhaust section joinings corroded

slight smear from front wipers

slight wear on both rear tyres outer treads

Pass 30 Sep 2008 70,716 miles

both rear tyres wearing slightly low

front brake noisy

rear exhaust section joinings rusted

Pass 6 Sep 2007 66,073 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 45,095 miles

wipers smearing slightly

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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BT52 VJE is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BT52 VJE, 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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BT52 VJE is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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