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BV53 YHL

2003 Toyota RAV4

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

176,368 mi
Last recorded176,368 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 YHL
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 176,368 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 174,358 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 170,742 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 170,739 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 168,158 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes rusty at unions to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear inner sills both sides (2.4.A.3)

slight movement rack mountings

Pass 8 Mar 2017 165,593 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush at hub (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides at union to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play steering rack mounting bushes

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear inner sills both sides. (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 165,586 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S very close to limit (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush at hub (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides at union to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play steering rack mounting bushes

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear inner sills both sides. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 157,428 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 138,484 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 128,557 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 119,310 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 106,017 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 87,875 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 69,647 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 56,108 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 44,055 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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BV53 YHL is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BV53 YHL, 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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BV53 YHL is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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