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CA03 OWJ

2003 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,234 mi
Last recorded132,234 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 OWJ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 132,234 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 132,234 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 128,126 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 124,976 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 121,859 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 119,635 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Jul 2016 119,635 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2015 114,170 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 102,214 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 91,122 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 79,987 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2011 70,491 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 61,429 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 55,046 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 45,870 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 38,540 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2007 38,540 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 28,182 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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CA03 OWJ is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CA03 OWJ, 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 CA03 OWJ registered?

CA03 OWJ is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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