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BW52 UMZ

2003 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,310 mi
Last recorded154,310 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW52 UMZ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 154,310 miles

chassis / inner wings corroded

rear link bar dust covers perished

Pass 9 Nov 2023 151,022 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 151,019 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 147,548 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 144,602 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 144,572 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 142,243 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 139,360 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 139,360 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 133,684 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 127,580 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 119,900 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 113,852 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 104,399 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 104,399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 103,742 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 97,929 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 97,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 89,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 89,834 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 81,584 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 81,584 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 72,734 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 72,731 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 62,242 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 52,882 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 42,331 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 31,406 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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BW52 UMZ is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BW52 UMZ, 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 BW52 UMZ registered?

BW52 UMZ is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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