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BT53 RZE

2003 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

137,341 mi
Last recorded137,341 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 RZE
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 137,341 miles

All brake back plates missing.

Hand brake free play in off position.

Head lamp lenses turning opaque.

Fail 23 May 2019 137,341 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Sun visor not staying in away position (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork mounting bushes worn. (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake back plates missing.

Hand brake free play in off position.

Head lamp lenses turning opaque.

Pass 1 May 2018 133,288 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure under fuel tank, corroded mount.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp lenses faded

Nearside Front Fog lamp damaged, lens missing

Fail 1 May 2018 133,288 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Exhaust heat shield insecure under fuel tank, corroded mount.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp lenses faded

Nearside Front Fog lamp damaged, lens missing

Pass 16 May 2017 128,423 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 128,423 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake starting to bind

Pass 20 May 2016 123,470 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 116,173 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 116,173 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 104,842 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 104,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 May 2013 95,485 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 95,485 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s rear brake pipe to flexi requires cleaning and greasing

rear brakes noisy on application

wipers smear screen slightly

Fail 25 Apr 2012 84,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 84,968 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 74,019 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 74,019 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 57,092 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 45,423 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 45,423 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 35,518 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 20,714 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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BT53 RZE is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 RZE, 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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BT53 RZE is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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