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BT53 RYW

2003 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

136,647 mi
Last recorded136,647 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 RYW
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2023 136,647 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases crack on silencer weld (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

central heat shield not secure

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2022 131,602 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nail in tyre n/s/f and n/s/r ()

Fail 6 Apr 2022 131,591 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nail in tyre n/s/f and n/s/r ()

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 124,520 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 23 Mar 2021 124,512 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 120,608 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 120,584 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 110,479 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 97,850 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 97,841 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing trackrod end nut locking pin (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering locking device missing trackrod end nut locking pin (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s+n/s (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 82,416 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pads low

Pass 4 Apr 2016 66,988 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 66,986 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 65,111 miles

exhaust is corroding but not leaking gasses yet and is adequately supported

oil leak from output shaft of gearbox

oil leaks from rear differential

Fail 13 Nov 2014 59,293 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 59,293 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 53,321 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 48,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Dec 2011 45,301 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 40,182 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 34,807 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 29,777 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 25,217 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 19,039 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 19,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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BT53 RYW is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BT53 RYW, 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 BT53 RYW registered?

BT53 RYW is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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